The training focused on strengthening corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management across the company and its subsidiaries.

Speaking during the session, Ibinabo Mary Amachree,Head, SCUML, Lagos, highlighted the importance of compliance at board level, emphasizing directors’ personal and corporate liabilities under the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act (MLPPA) 2022 and the Terrorism Financing Prevention and Prohibition Act (TFPPA) 2022.

She also spoke on critical areas including board responsibilities in AML/CFT compliance, fundamentals of money laundering, terrorism financing risks, legal and regulatory frameworks, preventive compliance measures, and governance oversight duties.

Participants were also educated on Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures, customer due diligence (CDD), suspicious transaction reporting, targeted financial sanctions screening, record keeping, and independent audit requirements.

Interactive case-study sessions exposed participants to sector-specific risks across subsidiaries of the group, including Tirex Petroleum & Energy, Still Earth Construction, and Still Earth Capital Finance. Discussions focused on issues such as over-invoicing, shell companies, offshore payments, contract splitting, structuring, fake guest records, politically exposed persons (PEPs), and rapid movement of funds.

Commenting on the training, Kingsley Inyama, Head, Credit Risk described the programme as timely and essential in helping participants understand the dynamics of anti-money laundering and terrorism financing compliance.

According to him, financial institutions and businesses must go beyond merely monitoring inflows into accounts and pay closer attention to the source and legitimacy of funds.

He said: “The essence of the training is to understand when anti-money laundering violations or terrorism financing may be taking place. In business, especially in the international sector, it is important to know the source of funds and how money moves through the financial system.

“Everybody wants to see money coming into accounts, but the critical question is: where is the money coming from? If someone claims to be selling vehicles or household items, does the volume of funds correspond with the business activity?

“This training is important because learning in compliance is continuous. Every time you undergo training like this, new issues emerge, new questions arise, and you gain a better understanding that helps you perform your job more effectively.”

Kingsley further noted that one of his major takeaways from the programme was the importance of identifying both legal and beneficial owners in business transactions.

“For the kind of work I do, we deal with transactions involving corporate entities and individuals. The training has helped me understand that whenever you see a legal owner, it is important to probe further to identify the beneficial owner and ensure proper due diligence.

“The penalties for failing to carry out due diligence can include fines, sanctions, and even imprisonment. That is why compliance is extremely important,” he added.

The training ended with discussions on proposed board resolutions, including the adoption of a zero-tolerance policy on money laundering and terrorism financing, establishment of compliance committees, annual training mandates, and approval for independent audits.

The annual compliance programme was attended by staff and management of Still Earth Holdings’ and her subsidiaries ( Still Earth Capital Finance, Tirex Petroleum & Energy, and Still Earth Construction.)

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Mamman was arrested in the early hours of Tuesday, May 19, 2026 following weeks of intensive surveillance and intelligence gathering by operatives of the Commission.

Addressing journalists on the arrest, Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, disclosed that the former minister went underground after he was convicted by the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on corruption charges.

“On May 7, 2026, Justice James Omotosho found Mamman guilty on all 12 counts bordering on diversion of funds meant for the Zungeru and Mambilla hydroelectric power projects. The court convicted him in absentia after agreeing with the Commission that the prosecution had proved its case beyond reasonable doubt,” he said.

“For us, getting the convict to serve his jail terms is extremely important in view of the seriousness with which we are tackling corrupt practices. It is this resolve that made us deploy intelligence to tracking and arresting the convict. We will process his transmission to the Correctional Centre accordingly”, he said.

Justice Omotosho had, in his judgment, held that the EFCC successfully established that Mamman and his associates diverted not less than N22 billion meant for the execution of critical power projects. The court further held that the defence failed to present credible evidence capable of discrediting the prosecution’s case.

The judge condemned the diversion of public funds earmarked for the Zungeru and Mambilla hydroelectric projects, describing the act as a gross abuse of public trust. He also noted that the convict deployed proxy companies and associates to siphon and benefit from funds meant for critical national infrastructure.

Mamman, who served as Minister of Power between 2019 and 2021 under the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, supervised Nigeria’s power sector and major hydroelectric projects, including the Mambilla and Zungeru power projects.
Following his conviction, the court ordered that he be arrested and produced before it on May 13, 2026, for sentencing. However, the convict failed to appear in court on the scheduled date, prompting the court to proceed with sentencing in his absence.

Justice Omotosho subsequently sentenced Mamman to seven years imprisonment each on Counts 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 without an option of fine. He was also sentenced to three years imprisonment on Count 4 with an option of N10 million fine and two years imprisonment on Count 5 without an option of fine.
The court further ordered that the sentences run consecutively, bringing the total jail term to 75 years.
Apart from the conviction, Mamman is also facing another corruption trial before the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, over alleged N31 billion fraud.

On May 11, 2026, Justice Maryanne Anenih issued a bench warrant for his arrest following his failure to appear for proceedings in the matter involving him and seven others

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The suspects were arrested on Friday, May 8, 2026, after arriving from Dubai via Ethiopian Airline ET941. While they initially declared $130,000 and $180,000 respectively at the currency declaration desk, a subsequent physical examination by Customs officers revealed an additional undeclared $120,000 on the first suspect (bringing his total to $250,000) and an additional $31,600 on the second suspect (bringing his total to $211,600). The undeclared amounts contravene Sections 3 and 4 of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022.

Upon handover by the Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller UU Adamu, the Zonal Director of the EFCC Kano Directorate, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE1 Friday S. Ebelo, assured the Nigeria Customs Service of the Commission’s commitment to a full-scale investigation.

“The EFCC will conduct a thorough and uncompromising investigation into this matter. We will prosecute the case with the utmost diligence to ensure that violators of our anti-money laundering laws face the full weight of justice,” he said.

He further expressed deep appreciation to the NCS for the long-standing and consistent cooperation of the Service with the EFCC over the years, noting that such inter-agency collaboration remains critical in combating the illegal movement of cash and financial crimes.

Similarly, in his earlier remarks, Adamu expressed his deep appreciation to the EFCC’s for its unwavering support to the Nigeria Customs Service.

‘’Let me express appreciation for the continuous collaboration with the EFCC Kano Zonal Directorate for their support in realizing our goal while combating the illegal movement of cash”, he said.

Following the formal takeover, the two suspects, along with the recovered undeclared currency and other relevant exhibits, were transported to the office of the Kano Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, where they are currently being held for further investigation and potential prosecution.

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The aircraft, with model number 800XP, serial number 258553 and registration number 5N-AMK, was forfeited following an application by the EFCC.

Ruling on the application, Justice Nwite held that no sufficient cause was shown by Valiente Jet Limited, a company owned by Abdulsalam Mustapha Kachallah, an interested party, why the aircraft should not be finally forfeited to the Federal Government.

“The interested party has not demonstrated with evidence the lawful origin of the funds used to purchase the aircraft,” the judge held, stressing that the disguised manner through which the aircraft was acquired using the name of a Bureau De Change operator who denied knowledge of the nature of the transaction further lent credence to the unlawfulness of the entire transaction.

The court had earlier granted an interim forfeiture order on November 13, 2025 and directed the Commission to publish the order in a national newspaper for interested parties to show cause why the aircraft should not be permanently forfeited.

Following the publication, a company, Valiente Limited whose owner is Alhaji Abdulsalam Mustapha Kachallah filed affidavits to show cause. The application for final forfeiture was supported by an affidavit deposed to by Aminu Abdullahi, an investigator with the EFCC.

According to the investigator, the Commission received intelligence bordering on conspiracy, obtaining money by false pretence and money laundering involving Kachallah.

Investigation revealed that sometime in 2021, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, awarded contracts under the Maiduguri Emergency Power Project valued at $114,148,155 (One Hundred and Fourteen Million, One Hundred Forty Eight Thousand, One Hundred and Fifty Five Dollars) and ₦23,172,969,904, (Twenty Three Billion, One Hundred and Seventy Two Million, Nine Hundred and Sixty Nine Thousand. Nine Hundred and Four Naira) .

Kachallah, who was then Chairman of the Borno State Rural Electrification Board and a member of the project’s steering committee, used his position and relationship with officials of the NNPCL to engage in illicit dealings connected to the project.

Investigation showed that Kachallah entered into unlawful agreements with China Machinery Engineering Company, CMEC, through companies in which he had substantial interest, and sold privileged bidding information relating to the project in exchange for financial inducements.

The investigation further showed that CMEC was subsequently awarded three contracts under the project valued at $52,120,172 (Fifty Two Million One Hundred and Twenty Thousand, One Hundred and Seventy Two Dollars) and ₦20,213,956,953 (Twenty Billion, Two Hundred and Thirteen Million, Nine Hundred and Fifty Six Thousand, Nine Hundred and Fifty Three Naira).

Part of the contract funds was routed through Afuwa Integrated Services Limited, a Bureau De Change operator, under the false claim that the company was subcontracted by CMEC.

CMEC transferred the sum of $2,070,000 (Two Million, Seventy Thousand Dollars) into the Stanbic IBTC Bank account of Afuwa Integrated Services Limited on Kachallah’s instruction.

Investigation further revealed that forged invoices were prepared in the name of Afuwa Integrated Services Limited to falsely portray that legitimate services had been rendered to CMEC.

The funds were thereafter transferred to a Brazilian account for the purchase of the aircraft from a Brazilian company.

Kachallah fraudulently used Afuwa Integrated Services Limited to acquire the aircraft before forging documents to transfer ownership to Valiente Jet Limited, a company linked to him. Although Kachallah opposed the application, claiming that payments made into CMEC through the bank account of Afunwa Integrated Services was based on contract his company entered into with CMEC to facilitate the award of contract to the latter on the MEPP as well to provide consultancy services to the latter.

The matter was argued by parties on April 30, 2026. The EFCC which was represented by Iheanacho Ekele SAN, and O.S. Ujam, further argued that the action of Kachalla violated the provisions of Sections 8, 10, and 53 of the ICPC Act as well as the Money Laundering and Prohibition Act and that the evidence showed that Kachallah was a public officer appointed by the Borno State Government.

Kachallah was represented by M.E. Oru, SAN, and maintained that Kachalla was different from his companies that entered into the agreements and that some of the exhibits attached to the EFCC’s affidavit were not admissible. The submission was quickly rebutted by Iheanacho who cited several judicial authorities to show that in cases of fraud or illegality, the law allows the veil of incorporation to be lifted to show persons behind the companies. He relied on the case of Oyebanji vs State.

He also stated that the documents attached to the affidavit need not be further certified by the authorities of Aondoakaa vs Obot & Anor, Musa vs Jika.

In a well considered judgment and being satisfied with the evidence placed before it, Justice Nwite granted the final forfeiture of the aircraft to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

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The handover followed separate investigations into two major cases involving stolen public funds belonging to the state.

In the first case, the Commission recovered ₦547,015,389.00 ( Five Hundred and Forty Seven Million, Fifteen Thousand, Three Hundred and Eighty Nine Naira) following a petition from the Katsina State Government regarding the criminal diversion of nearly ₦1.3 billion in statutory tax remittances.

The funds, which originated from international organizations including the World Health Organization (WHO), Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), and ALIMA, were systematically diverted into a private bank account by six Board of Internal Revenue Service (BOIRS) personnel and three bank employees. Following the investigation, 12 suspects were charged to court. Six of the suspects have already been convicted after pleading guilty, while the remaining six are currently standing trial at the Katsina State High Court.

In the second case, the Commission recovered ₦290,470,000.00 ( Two Hundred and Ninety Million, Four Hundred and Seventy Thousand Naira) traced to a systemic fraud uncovered by a 2021 intelligence report. The investigation revealed that former Sub-Treasurer, Sani Lawal BK and former Deputy Sub-Treasurer Saadu Maiwada in the office of the Accountant General of Katsina State colluded and diverted the sum to their personal companies through unauthorized, substantial cash withdrawals from the Katsina State Sub-Treasury Expenditure Account. Investigation also revealed that no services were rendered, nor any contracts awarded to warrant the withdrawals.

The suspects had since been charged to court and arraigned on July 11, 2023 on offences bordering on money laundering and misappropriation of funds in both Federal and State High Courts. Trials have commenced and witnesses are testifying before the courts.

The handover ceremony took place at the Kano Zonal Directorate, where the Zonal Director, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE1Friday S. Ebelo, presented the recovered funds to Dr. Kabir Abdullahi Yantumaki, Executive Director of Standard and Compliance, Katsina State Internal Revenue Service.

Speaking during the ceremony, Ebelo reiterated the Commission’s unwavering commitment to ensuring that public funds are protected and that individuals entrusted with their management are held accountable. He noted that the recovery was a result of painstaking investigative work by the hardworking officers of the Commission. He also urged the Katsina State Government to utilize the recovered funds judiciously for the benefit of Katsina State citizens.

“This money belongs to the people of Katsina State, and I will urge that same be used for the betterment of the people of Katsina State,” he said. He urged public officials to adhere to due process and warned that the EFCC would continue to track all forms of financial malfeasance.

Receiving the drafts, Yantumaki expressed gratitude to the EFCC for its diligence and professionalism. He assured that the recovered funds would be properly channeled into the state’s consolidated revenue account for the benefit of citizens.

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The directive was issued by EFCC Executive Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, after receiving and reviewing a preliminary report on the May 12, 2026, incident in Uyo.

In a statement released by the Commission, Mr. Olukoyede directed that a formal apology be extended specifically to Professor Eyo Ekpe, the Deputy Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee at UUTH, as well as the broader membership of the NMA.

While emphasizing that the ultimate goal of the EFCC’s mandate is to protect the wellbeing of Nigerians, the anti-graft boss expressed deep regret over the discomfort and distress the “unfortunate episode” caused both the hospital staff and the general public.

The Chairman reiterated that a comprehensive investigation into the Uyo incident is already underway. He assured the public that accountability remains a top priority for his administration.

“Once the exercise is completed, any officer found to have acted outside of the acceptable code of professional conduct will be subjected to the Commission’s internal disciplinary process,” Olukoyede stated.

Commitment to the Anti-Corruption Mandate

While the EFCC chief expressed a strong determination to work closely with healthcare stakeholders to prevent future clashes, he maintained that the commission will not back down from its core duties. He emphasized that this isolated event would not deter the EFCC from executing its anti-corruption mandate across any part of Nigeria.

Rounding off his statement, Mr. Olukoyede called on the NMA and other professional bodies to maintain a collaborative relationship with the Commission, urging them to support the EFCC in its ongoing mission to rid Nigeria of economic and financial crimes.

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She was arraigned before Justice D. I. Dipeolu on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money under false pretence and conversion of funds.

During proceedings, defence counsel, P. I. Nwafor, informed the court that part of the disputed funds had been returned to the complainant.

He told the court that N24 million had already been refunded and requested an adjournment to allow parties conclude negotiations over the outstanding balance, noting that efforts were ongoing toward possible settlement.

However, the prosecution counsel, S. I. Suleiman, opposed the request, stating that the Federal Government remained the nominal complainant and that the matter before the court was arraignment.

He urged the court to proceed with the defendant’s plea.

In his ruling, Justice D. I. Dipeolu held that discussions between parties could continue even while proceedings were ongoing, but maintained that the defendant must take her plea.

According to the charge sheet, the defendant was alleged to have received N36 million from one Mrs. Ifeyinwa Nonye Okoye between July 14 and 17, 2024, for the lease of a property in Lekki, Lagos, an arrangement prosecutors claimed was false.

She was also accused of unlawfully converting the said sum to personal use.

The offences are said to contravene provisions of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Related Offences Act as well as the Criminal Code Act.

The defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges when they were read in court.

Following her plea, the prosecution requested a trial date and asked that she be remanded in a correctional facility pending trial.

Her counsel, however, urged the court to allow her remain in EFCC custody while bail arrangements were being concluded, noting that the charge had only been served a day earlier.

Justice Dipeolu ordered that the defendant be remanded in EFCC custody and adjourned the matter till June 5, 2026, for commencement of trial.

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The development was contained in a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs (CSC) Tahir Balarabe, and issued to newsmen on Tuesday, 12 May 2026, in Kano.

According to CSC Balarabe, the suspects, both male and female passengers, arrived in Kano from Dubai on Friday, 8 May 2026, aboard Ethiopian Airlines.

“Both travellers initially declared 130,000 dollars and 180,000 dollars respectively. However, further non-intrusive baggage profiling raised suspicion, prompting officers to subject their luggage to secondary examination,” he stated.

The additional search, according to him, uncovered another 151,600 dollars concealed and undeclared, bringing the total intercepted sum to 461,600 US dollars.

Speaking during the formal handover of the suspects and exhibits, the Acting Customs Area Controller of the Command, Deputy Comptroller Usman Adamu, said the interception reflects the Service’s growing vigilance against illicit financial flows through Nigeria’s borders.

DC Adamu said the suspects violated relevant provisions of the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023, stressing that the law places clear obligations on travellers to make honest currency declarations.

“The suspects contravened Section 55(f) of the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023. In line with Section 4(f) of the same Act, we are formally handing over the suspects, the intercepted currencies, and all relevant travel documents to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for further investigation,” DC Adamu said.

He commended the leadership of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for sustained operational cooperation, and he also appreciated the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, for strengthening officers through continuous training and intelligence-driven enforcement.

Receiving the suspects and exhibits on behalf of the Commission, the Acting Zonal Director of the EFCC in Kano, Friday Ebelo, praised the professionalism displayed by Customs officers during the operation.

Ebelo said the non-declaration or false declaration of currencies above the statutory threshold remains a serious financial crime under Nigerian law.

“Any traveller carrying funds above 10,000 dollars is expected by law to declare it. Anything short of that raises serious concerns about money laundering. I want to assure you that this case will be pursued to its logical conclusion,” Ebelo said.

The suspects, the intercepted currencies and other relevant documents were formally handed over to the EFCC on Monday, 11 May 2026, at the Command Headquarters in Bompai, Kano.

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Mamman, who was absent in court, was prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for money laundering to the tune of N33,804,830,503,73( Thirty Three Billion, Eight Hundred and Four Million, Eight Hundred and Thirty Thousand, Five Hundred and Three Naira, Seventy Three kobo).

Justice Omotosho convicted him last week on all the 12-count charges preferred against him by the EFCC but deferred his sentence to Wednesday.

Count one of the charges reads:

“That you, SALEH MAMIVIAN {Male), sometime in 2019, in Abuja, within the jurisdiction of this Court, whilst you were the Minister of Power conspired with other officials of your Ministry and some private companies to indirectly convert the total sum of =N=33,804,830,503.73

{Thirty-Three Billion, Eight Hundred and Four Million, Eight Hundred and Thirty Thousand, Five Hundred and Three Naira, and Seventy-Three Kobo) through various private companies which sums you reasonably ought to have known formed part of the proceeds of unlawful activity, to wit: criminal breach of trust in relation to the funds released for the Mambilla and Zungeru Hydroelectric Power Plant Projects by the Federal Government of Nigeria; and you thereby commit an offence contrary to Sections 18(a), 15(2)(b) of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2011 {as Amended), and punishable under Section 15(3) of the same Act.”

Count two reads:

“That you, SALEH MAMMAN (Male), sometime in December 2019, in Abuja, within the jurisdiction of this Court, conspired with SAMSON BITRUS to make a cash payment of US$665, 700:00 (Six Hundred and Sixty-Five Thousand and Seven Hundred United States Dollars) to MOHIBA INVESTMENT LTD (acting through Mohammed Asheik Jidda), without going through a financial institution, and that you thereby commit an offence contrary to Sections 1 and 18(a) of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2011 (as Amended), and punishable under Section 16(2)(b) of the same Act.”

At Wednesday proceedings, Prosecution Counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo,SAN informed the court that the convict again was not in court and no reasonable excuse was given from his lawyers about his whereabouts. He urged the court to continue with the sentencing in his absence citing Section 266 and 352 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015 which provides guidelines for such an occasion.

Oyedepo also urged the court to order the forfeiture of properties traced to the convict to the Federal Government. The properties are, two units of four- bedroom detached apartments located at 93 Ahmed Joda Crescent, Kado Estate, Abuja and a property located at No 12A & B, Lingo Street, Wuse, Abuja.

Also, Oyedepo, who is also the Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation, urged the court to order the forfeiture of cash recovered from Mamman’s house: $13,890, €19,960, £10,000 , 42,390 Doran, R35,000, ₹50,60,00 and 247 Saudi Arabia Riyadth . He also urged the court to direct that the convict refund the difference of the amount recovered and the amount remaining in the N22bn for which he was found guilty.

Delivering judgment, Justice Omotosho sentenced Mamman to 75years imprisonment: seven years each on counts 1,2,3,6,7,8,9,10,11& 12 without an option of fine, three years on count 4 with an option of fine of N10m and two years on count 5 without an option of fine. The sentence will run consecutively from the date of his arrest.

Justice Omotosho ordered all national and international security agencies to arrest and handover the convict to the Nigerian Correctional center.

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Justice Maryann Anineh, on Monday, revoked the bail earlier granted to the former minister and subsequently issued a bench warrant for his arrest over his continued absence from court proceedings.

Mamman has reportedly remained out of circulation since May 7, 2026, when Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Maitama convicted him on a 12-count charge bordering on money laundering involving about ₦33.8 billion.

The former minister is also standing trial alongside seven others in a separate case instituted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) before Justice Anineh. The defendants are facing a nine-count charge bordering on conspiracy, obtaining by false pretence, and alleged intent to defraud to the tune of ₦31.07 billion.

At Monday’s proceedings, prosecution counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, informed the court that Mamman was absent and that no explanation had been provided by his legal team regarding his whereabouts. He further noted that no justification was offered for Mamman’s absence during the earlier proceedings that led to his conviction before Justice Omotosho.

Responding, Mamman’s counsel, Femi Atteh, SAN, argued that following the earlier conviction and the bench warrant already issued by the Federal High Court, it was the responsibility of the prosecution authorities to produce the defendant before the court.

However, Oyedepo disagreed, insisting that it was not the duty of the prosecution to account for the whereabouts of a defendant represented by counsel. He urged the court to revoke Mamman’s bail, issue a fresh bench warrant for his arrest, and summon his surety at the next adjourned sitting.

The prosecution also asked the court to continue with the trial in Mamman’s absence pursuant to Section 352(4) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015.

In her ruling, Justice Anineh granted the prosecution’s applications, revoked the defendant’s bail, and ordered his arrest ahead of the next hearing date. The court further ruled that the trial would continue despite Mamman’s absence in line with the provisions of the ACJA 2015.

The matter was adjourned until May 14, 2026, for continuation of trial proceedings.

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