Anti-corruption and elections / EFCC

Alleged €100m Fraud: Defendant's ill Health Stalls Trial of BFI Group, Others

The trial of BFI Group Corporation and seven others before Justice M.S. Idris of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Jabi, could not continue on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, following the sudden ill-health of the third defendant, Ozor Chidi Jerry in court. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is prosecuting the company alongside Reuben M. Jaja, Ozor Chidi Jerry, David Femi James, Imeobong Jumbo Udom, Adeolu Edward, Emeka Emmanuel Okorie, Johnson Gabriel (now at large) on amended five-count charges to the tune of €100 million (One Hundred Million Euros). At the Tuesday pro…