The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Nigeria admitted MT Anuket Emerald vessel allegedly used for illegal dealing in petroleum product as exhibit.
According to the EFCC Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Buba of the Federal High Court alongside the prosecution counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo, the defence counsel, Babajide Koku, SAN and the captain of the vessel, Pakhladzhian Artur, were at the Nigeria Navy Beecroft to inspect the vessel where it was admitted as exhibit
During the inspection, Abdulahi Alaya, a Senior Detective Superintendent of the EFCC testified that MT Anuket Emerald with the International Maritime Organisation, IMO number 9393644 was the vessel and that it had petroleum products onboard.
The prosecution counsel, Oyedepo also tendered the cargo onboard the vessel and the log book which were admitted by the judge as exhibits.
Justice Buba adjourned the case to November 16 for further hearing.
MT Anuket was intercepted on March 8, 2015, by officers of the Nigerian Navy, during a routine patrol within Nigerian waters.
Further investigation by the EFCC revealed that the registered owner of the vessel is Combe Shipping Limited and the beneficial owner is Alliance Tankers Incorporated and that the ship flies Panama Flag with IMO number 9393644. Furthermore, it was discovered that Monjasa DMCC of Dubai UAE are the chatterers of the vessel.
Source: EFCC Nigeria