The investigation revealed that Dasuki’s wife claimed the purchase came from a $1 million lobbying contract, but US officials rejected their visa application citing concerns about the fund’s source. This follows Dasuki’s 2015 indictment for misappropriating billions meant for fighting Boko Haram, with approximately $27 million traced to luxury US real estate purchases.
The South Carolina property, now transferred to Dasuki’s wife, features an equestrian center with 55 stalls and is currently used as an Airbnb rental and wedding venue. Nigerian officials have urged US authorities to trace these funds as part of broader anti-corruption efforts in a country where over 65% of citizens live in multidimensional poverty despite significant budgets for poverty alleviation.