Us court jails former nnpc executive over $2.1m bribe

February 25, 2026

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A United States district court has sentenced Paulinus Okoronkwo, a former senior executive of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, to 87 months in prison for accepting a $2.1 million bribe.

Paulinus Okoronkwo, who served as a senior executive at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), has been sentenced by a United States district court to 87 months in prison. The conviction stems from his acceptance of a $2.1 million bribe. This case highlights ongoing efforts to combat corruption in international dealings involving Nigerian oil executives. The sentencing occurred recently, as reported by Daily Trust, underscoring the legal repercussions for bribery in the energy sector.

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