Petition · past parliament

UK to openly investigate stolen funds from Nigeria kept in the UK & their return

Closed 9,287 signatures

What the petition asks

The UK has served as a haven for stolen funds for corrupt Nigerian political officials and their associates since the early 60s. These funds are kept as pseudo assets, bank accounts & properties. In law, the receiver of stolen goods is as guilty as the thief. It is about time the UK does something.

Timeline

19 May 2016 Petition opened for signatures
19 Nov 2016 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 9,287
Status Closed
Opened 19 May 2016
Closed 19 Nov 2016

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.