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EFCC Arraigns Man for $179,000 Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 arraigned one Lawrence Maduagwu before Justice Mojisola Dada of State High Court sitting in Ikeja on a two-count charge bordering on stealing and obtaining by false pretence to the tune of $179,000.00. The complainant, PMC Industry Limited, a Chinese company, alleged that the defendant failed to pay for the 500 metric tonnes of calcium powder valued at $179,000, after taking delivery of the items. The defendant was allegedly introduced to the company through its Nigerian representative, Ohio…