OPEN SECRET: The Nigerians Aboard Pastor Oritsejafor’s Jet That Smuggled $9.3 million To South Africa

A private jet owned by President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor that conveyed $9.3 millioncash from Nigeria to South Africa for an arms deal between the two countries, had Nigerian crew members, and passengers from Israel and Austria. There were three Nigerians aboard the plane, PremiumTimes reports. PREMIUM TIMES obtained the manifest of the jet that transported the huge sum, and has confirmed the identifies of the passengers and crew who delivered the controversial package. South Africa seized the money early September, accusing the Nigerian government of violating its laws regulating the transfer of cash. Another payment by the Nigerian government for arms to combat the extremist Boko Haram sect, was also confiscated. The second transfer, totalling $5.7 million, was wired through the banks.The South African ambassador to Nigeria was later quoted as saying the money had been returned to Nigeria, a claim that has yet to be verified. Details of the first transaction, revealed by a South African newspaper, City Press, said an Israeli and two Nigerians were aboard the airplane that transportedthe sum to Lanseria airport in South Africa. Source:osundefender