Alleged N544m fraud: Court fixes May 23 for trial of ex- SGF, others

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An FCT High Court in Maitama, on Thursday, fixed May 23 for the commencement of the trial of former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF),

The former SGF was arraigned on Feb. 12 alongside Hamidu Lawal, a director in his company, Sulaiman Abubakar, staff in the company and Apeh Monday, managing director Josmon Technologies LimitedThe case before Justice Jude Okeke, was fixed for May 23 , at the instance of the court with the consensus of all the counsel in the matter.

The defendants were dragged to court by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on a 10-count charge bordering on conspiracy and unlawful award of contract to companies Lawal has interest at the sum of N544 million. EFCC said the defendants fraudulently acquired a property, contrary to Section 26 of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000.

 

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