“Our legal team is fully engaged with the matter and is working tirelessly to ensure that justice prevails”, the management of Air Peace declared on Sunday while reacting to alleged fraud in the United States.
The statement added:
“We remain confident that, through due process, the truth will be revealed and our Chief Executive Officer and co-defendant will be exonerated”.
Air Peace explained that it’s CEO, Dr Allen Onyema and his legal team have consistently cooperated with authorities throughout this process, adding that “Air Peace continues to operate without disruption, upholding our commitment to delivering top-notch services to our valued customers.”
Air Peace statement follows a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia, announcing on Friday that “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.”
Air Peace admitted that the charges levelled against its “post-holders” are part of an extended legal process stemming from earlier accusations of financial misconduct that date back several years.
The management of Air Peace explained that the charges have been expanded, adding that it is essential to emphasize that both Dr. Onyema and Mrs. Eghagha remains innocent as the case is pending in court.
Air Peace reassured the public that the ongoing legal proceedings would not impact 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.”
Air Peace assured its customers that justice will prevail over an “expanded” charge by United States authorities alleging that its CEO and founder, Allen Onyema, obstructed justice by allegedly submitting false documents to halt a federal investigation.
