back to top

EFCC arraigns Cubana manager over alleged $164,000.00 money laundering case

THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Lucky Uchechukwu Ndukwe, a Manager with Cubana Group, alongside one Precious Omonkhoa Ofure, over an offence bordering on money laundering.

They were arraigned before Justice Justice O.A. Fadipe of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos.

The suspects were arrested recently by EFCC operatives following credible intelligence about their involvement in the fraudulent activity.


READ ALSO:

EFCC arrests, grills NDDC’s Account Director over alleged N25bn fraud

Bawa: EFCC raid on BDC operators behind rise of naira against dollar

EFCC tasks NACCIMA on business ethics and integrity



EFCC arraigns fake Air Force officer over job scam


Read Also:

Items recovered from them include the sum of $164, 000, iPhone mobile devices and laptop computers.




     

     

    During their arraignment on Wednesday, Ndukwe “pleaded not guilty”, while Ofure pleaded “guilty” to the charge.

    Precious Ofure

    Delivering judgment, Justice Fadipe found Ofure guilty and sentenced him to three years imprisonment with an option of N2 million fine and 100 hours of community service.

    The judge ordered the forfeiture of all the items recovered from the convict.

    Justice Fadipe also ordered the remand of Udukwe in the correctional facility pending the perfection of his bail conditions and adjourned the case to October 28, 2022, for commencement of trial.

    Bankole Abe

    A reporter with the ICIR
    A Journalist with a niche for quality and a promoter of good governance

    Join the ICIR WhatsApp channel for in-depth reports on the economy, politics and governance, and investigative reports.

    Support the ICIR

    We invite you to support us to continue the work we do.

    Your support will strengthen journalism in Nigeria and help sustain our democracy.

    If you or someone you know has a lead, tip or personal experience about this report, our WhatsApp line is open and confidential for a conversation

    LEAVE A REPLY

    Please enter your comment!
    Please enter your name here


    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Support the ICIR

    We need your support to produce excellent journalism at all times.

    -Advertisement-

    Recent

    - Advertisement