Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have detained Archbishop Angel Oyeghe on allegations of conspiracy, naira mutilation and suspected money laundering.
The EFCC confirmed the development in a statement released on Wednesday.
According to the Commission, the founder of Faith Healing Ministry, Warri, Delta State, came under scrutiny after a video circulated online showing several individuals under her direction spraying naira notes on a live cow during a church programme.
The EFCC said the conduct violated Section 21 of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007, adding that other persons involved in the act are being tracked.
The agency disclosed that Archbishop Oyeghe “has made useful statements” and will face prosecution once investigators conclude their work.
“Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, arrested one Archbishop Angel Oyeghe for conspiracy, naira mutilation and suspected money laundering.
“The self-acclaimed Archbishop, who is the founder of Faith Healing Ministry, Warri, Delta State, was arrested following a viral video where several individuals under her supervision were seen spraying naira notes on a live cow during a church programme.
“The Commission is on the trail of arresting other suspects as their action contravenes the provision of Section 21 of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007.
“Archbishop Oyeghe has made useful statements and will be charged in court as soon as investigations are concluded,” the commission stated.
