House of Representatives member representing Port Harcourt Constituency 2, at the National Assembly, Chinyere Igwe, has been apprehended by operatives of the Rivers State Police in Nigeria for alleged money laundering.

He was picked up on Thursday night in a stop and search operation on Port Harcourt-Aba expressway while driving home

Spokesperson of the state police command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, on Friday, revealed that the sum of $498,100, was recovered from the suspect.

She said: “Police Officers from Rivers State Command deployed to INEC Headquarters Aba Road today 24/2/2023 at about 0245hrs, while on stop and search, arrested one Hon Chinyere Igwe, member House of Representatives representing Port Harcourt II Federal Constituency with a cash sum of 498,100 USD inside a bag in his car.

“Also recovered was a list for distribution of the money. The AIG Election, AIG Abutu Yaro fdc, has ordered swift interrogation and arraignment in court.

“The Command urges all contestants and political parties to comply strictly with provisions of the Electoral Act and other relevant laws.”