It should be noted that falling under the threshold of the PEP isn’t synonymous with being corrupt however, it puts them at high risk of money laundering because of their substantial authority over state assets, funds and other public expenditure. Nonetheless, the likes of late Nigerian Head of State, Sani Abacha, former Delta State Governor, James Ibori and now Imo West Senate representative, Mr. Okorocha, have unfortunately made the phrase a euphemism for a person who is fraudulent. The methods, which PEPs launder money have become no secret to Nigerians in recent times. It is well know...