Air Peace Limited has issued a statement in response to expanded charges by United States authorities against its CEO and founder, Allen Onyema.
Gatekeepers News reports that the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia announced that Onyema has been charged with obstruction of justice for allegedly submitting false documents to halt an investigation into earlier charges of bank fraud and money laundering.
“Allen Onyema, the Chairman, CEO, and founder of Air Peace, a Nigerian airline, has been charged in a superseding indictment with obstruction of justice for submitting false documents to the government in an effort to end an investigation of him that resulted in earlier charges of bank fraud and money laundering. Ejiroghene Eghagha, the airline’s Chief of Administration and Finance, was also charged for participating in the obstruction scheme, as well as in the earlier bank fraud counts,” the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia, announced on Friday.
Also, Ejiroghene Eghagha, the airline’s Chief of Administration and Finance, was also charged with the obstruction scheme and previous bank fraud counts.
Air Peace’s management acknowledged that these charges are part of a legal process related to past allegations of financial misconduct. They emphasised that both Onyema and Eghagha are innocent as the case is pending in court.
“Our legal team is fully engaged with the matter and is working tirelessly to ensure that justice prevails.
“We remain confident that, through due process, the truth will be revealed and our CEO and co-defendant will be exonerated.
“It is important to note that Dr. Onyema and his legal team have consistently cooperated with authorities throughout this process, and Air Peace continues to operate without disruption, upholding our commitment to delivering top-notch services to our valued customers,” the statement partly read.
The airline reassured the public that the legal proceedings would not affect the safety, reliability, or day-to-day operations of the airline.
“The dedication and focus of our staff remain steadfast as we continue to provide you with the best aviation experience in Nigeria and beyond,” it added.
