Anti-corruption and elections / EFCC

Alleged $5m Fraud: Court Dismisses Defendant’s Application Challenging Jurisdiction

Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Thursday, June 13, 2024, dismissed the application filed by Capt. Everest Nnaji , a second defendant in a $5m fraud trial, challenging the territorial jurisdiction of the court to hear the case filed against him and one Victor Uadiale. The defendants are being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on an amended five-count charge bordering on conspiracy and obtaining by false pretence to the tune of $5 million. One of the counts reads: "That you, Victor Uadiale (aka Victor Emeka/Amaka Emeka), C…