Anti-corruption and elections / EFCC

Alleged N20m Fraud: Court Fixes July 1 For Judgment of Three Defendants in Lagos

Justice Hakeem Oshodi of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, on Wednesday, May 22, 2023, fixed July 1, 2024 for judgment in the trial of the trio of Ugorji Clinton, Obinanwa Abiodun and Kehinde Adewusi, who are facing trial over an alleged N20m fraud. They are being prosecuted on amended two-count charges bordering on conspiracy to obtain money by false pretence, contrary to Section 8 (a) and 1 (3) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act 2006, as well as and attempt to obtain money by false pretence, contrary to Section 8 (b) and 1(3) of the Advance Fee Fraud and…