Pastor Bolaji Idowu of Harvesters Church released after being arrested for alleged money laundry and fraud in Abuja
The Lead Pastor of Harvesters International Christian Center (HICC), Pastor Bolaji Idowu, has been released from police custody following significant interventions from Aso Rock Villa and prominent religious leaders.
Pastor Idowu was being investigated for alleged fraud totaling N1.5 billion and was detained by the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) in Abuja.
According to Sahara Reporters, Pastor Idowu was released late on Tuesday evening, December 3, after pressure from influential individuals, including presidential officials and key religious figures.
“Pastor Bolaji was released late into the evening after big pastors and President Tinubu’s Aso Villa intervened in the matter,” one of the top police sources revealed to SaharaReporters.
The pastor was reportedly given two weeks to repay the money linked to his account. The issue arose from alleged real estate fraud involving one of Idowu’s pastors.
“He has been asked to pay back the money traced to his account in two weeks,” the authoritative source added.