Kanyi Daily had earlier reported that the UK metropolitan police announced that the couple were arrested over the allegation of bringing a child to the UK for organ harvesting.
The duo, who were arrested following an investigation by the police’ specialist crime team, are both charged with conspiracy to arrange or facilitate the travel of another person with a view to exploitation, namely organ harvesting.
READ: International Passport, NIN Proves Ekweremadu ‘Kidney Donor’ Is 21 And Not 15
The police added that the investigation was launched after detectives were alerted to potential offences under modern slavery legislation in May 2022.
“Beatrice Nwanneka Ekweremadu, 55 (10.9.66) of Nigeria is charged with conspiracy to arrange/facilitate travel of another person with a view to exploitation, namely organ harvesting,” a statement by the police reads.
A judge at The Old Bailey sentenced former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, his wife Beatrice and doctor Obinna Odeta to jail.
READ: Obasanjo Writes Emotional Letter To UK Court, Seeks Leniency Over Ekweremadu
Ekweremadu was jailed for nine years and eight months, his wife Beatrice was sentenced to four years and six months imprisonment while Doctor Obinna Obeta who acted as the ”middleman” received a 10-year prison term and his medical licence suspended.
This is breaking news, more details will be provided as soon as it’s available.
More Ekweremadu News Below:
Justice Oyewole Adeyeye, the Chief Judge of Ekiti State, has passed away following a brief…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has thrown out the charges against 119 individuals who…
Embattled American rapper, Sean “Diddy” Combs celebrated his 55th birthday behind bars due to the…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the former Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi…
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in seven newly appointed ministers during a ceremony held at…
Controversial cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky has confirmed that he has left Nigeria temporarily…