Court remands Okorocha in EFCC custody over alleged N2.9bn fraud

EditorMay 30, 2022

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A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the detention of former Imo Governor Senator Rochas Okorocha in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) pending the determination of his bail application.

To join Okorocha in EFCC custody is a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and an ally to the ex-governor, Anyim Nyerere Chinenye.

Justice Inyang Ekwo gave the order on Monday after Okorocha, Chinenye and five companies were arraigned on a 17-count money laundering charge filed by the EFCC.

Justice Ekwo adjourned till Tuesday for the hearing of the bail applications by Okorocha and Chinenye.

The five companies are: Naphtali International Limited, Perfect Finish Multi Projects Limited, Consolid Projects Consulting Limited, Pramif International Limited and Legend World Concepts Limited.

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EditorMay 30, 2022

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Court remands Okorocha in EFCC custody over alleged N2.9bn fraud

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