Air Peace has spoken about the fraud charge by the United States Department of Justice against its Chief Executive Officer, Allen Onyema, and the airline’s Chief of Administration and Finance, Ejiro Eghagha.

The Star had reported that Onyema and Eghagha were charged for allegedly submitting false documents to stop a federal investigation in the U.S.

Onyema and Eghagha were also accused of obstruction of justice, bank fraud, and money laundering in an ongoing case in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.

Speaking in a statement on Sunday, October 13, 2024, Air Peace said the matter is in court.

The airline noted: “We understand that this may have raised concerns, and we wish to address these report directly.

“These charges levelled against our post-holders are part of an extended legal process stemming from earlier accusations of financial misdeeds that date back several years.

“While the charges had been expanded, it would be essential to emphasise that they were mere allegations and the case is still in court.

“Our legal team is fully engaged with the matter and is working tirelessly to ensure that justice prevails.

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“We remain confident that, through due process, the truth will be revealed and our CEO and co-defendant will be exonerated.”

Air Peace stated that Onyema and his legal team had consistently cooperated with authorities throughout the process.

Air Peace said it had also continued to operate without disruption, upholding its commitment to effective services.

“We want to reassure the public that these legal proceedings will not impact the safety, reliability or day-to-day operations of Air Peace,” the airline added.

The Star