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EFCC, AANISS Join Forces against Vote Buying The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and the Alumni Association of the National Institute for Security Studies, AANISS have agreed to work towards credible elections by tackling vote buying and other acts of electoral fraud. This fresh move was made on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 when the President of AANISS, Mike Ejiofor, led other executives of his Association on a courtesy visit to the EFCC’s Executive Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede at the Commission’s Corporate Headquarters in Jabi, Abuja. In his remarks, Ejiofor unfolded the topic of the 2026 AANISS Annual Lecture, “Credible Elections in Nigeria and National Security,” stressing that the focus of the Lecture drew the Association to the EFCC in recognition of the Commission’s efforts against vote buying, noting that credible elections are fundamental to good governance and national security. “I must commend the EFCC, because I see the arrests you made over vote buying, which is the greatest challenge we are facing right now in the electoral process. I must commend you,” he said. He urged the Commission to intensify its efforts and improve its modalities against vote buying as the 2027 election year draws closer. “As the general election is coming up in 2027, you should intensify and work out more modalities to ensure that vote buying is curtailed. We're also available to cooperate with you. We will collaborate with the EFCC in terms of consultancy and advice. If you need resource persons, we are available to assist,” Olukoyede, acknowledged that battling vote buying falls within EFCC’s mandate, and that the Commission had been playing a critical role in that respect with an impressive number of convictions to show for it. With regards to the 2027 general election, he assured that the Commission was not going to wait until election day to go into action. According to him, contingent planning and intelligence gathering are crucial to tackle fraudulent actors in any electoral process. The EFCC boss urged AANISS’ members to brace up to be champions of national security. He pointed out that a strong nexus existed between national security, financial crimes and corruption, which he said made collaboration between the EFCC and AANISS compelling. “There's this strong link between national security and financial crimes and that is where we need our collaboration. We need to collaborate and synergize. We need you to support the agencies to ensure that we fulfil our mandate,” He restated his focus on using the anti-corruption war to support security agencies, guarantee stability in the economy as well as reduce the propensity of fraudulent actors towards corruption and financial crimes. In doing this, prevention, he said, continued to be fundamental. “One of the critical things we did was to ensure that we don't always wait for money to be stolen before we start rolling up our sleeves. So, I set up a Directorate called Fraud Risk Assessment and Control. Now, they are working with MDAs, tracking releases on a monthly basis. We are looking at where the money is going because it costs more to recover than to prevent,” He noted the prime place of asset recovery, describing it as key in the Commission’s anti-corruption fight. “As a matter of fact, from day one, we made asset recovery key, because depriving those who perpetrate crime the proceeds of their crimes is a sure way to discourage them. If you allow them to have access to those assets, they will get the best of lawyers and continue to fight you with matters going on for 10 to 15 years in court.” He urged AANISS to utilise the opportunity of its lectures to admonish Nigerians and give talks on the issue of financial crimes. “If we don't take the issue of the fight against corruption, economic and financial crimes as a national policy, there is no way we can find security. They are like twins. They are tied together. So, we need your cooperation.

EFCC Hands Over N3bn Recovered  Funds to NNPCL The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, March 18, 2026 handed over a total sum of N3,936,145, 822 ( Three Billion, Nine Hundred and Thirty Six Million, One Hundred and Forty Five Thousand, Eight Hundred and Twenty Two Naira) to the Nigeria National Petroleum Company, NNPC Ltd. The presentation was made on behalf of the Executive Chairman of the Commission, Ola Olukoyede by the Secretary to the Commission, Mohammed Hammajoda in a brief ceremony at the EFCC headquarters, Abuja. In his remark at the occasion,   Hammajoda reiterated  the commitment of the Commission to the task of curbing economic and financial crimes, stressing that the funds were recovered through diligent investigation and professional uncovering  of fraudulent engagements by some actors in the NNPCL. “On behalf of the Executive Chairman, we will continue to put ourselves on the line to serve over 220 million Nigerians.  Along the line, many of our colleagues have paid the price and others will still pay the price as we continue to do our work with courage and integrity. We will serve and continue to serve this country.  So,  on behalf of the EFCC, I present the sum of Three Billion, Nine Hundred and Thirty Six million, One Hundred and Forty Five Thousand, Eight Hundred and Twenty Two Naira to you”, he said. Receiving the funds on behalf of NNPC, the Executive Vice President,   Downstream, Mumuni Dagazau excitedly thanked the Commission for  its assistance in the recovery “which goes to show the core unity that exists in our system” “NNPC over the years has had its struggles and challenges and one thing we have always tried to do is correct the system. When the opportunity came for this recovery from your people that handled this,  it was something I was really proud of. I was also happy that we brought it to EFCC to help and support us.  We are very excited, for me this is a great day for us, we will continue to rely on you for assistance, and this is a real commitment for us moving forward”

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Alleged ₦10bn Kogi Fraud: Ali Bello Loses in Trial- within- Trial As Court Affirms Voluntariness of Defendants’ Statements Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, affirmed the voluntariness of the extra-judicial statements of Ali Bello and Dauda Sulaiman. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is prosecuting Ali Bello, a nephew of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, alongside Dauda Sulaiman, on a 16-count amended charge bordering on alleged misappropriation and money laundering to the tune of ₦10,270,556,800.00. The trial-within-trial was conducted to ascertain the voluntariness or otherwise of the extra-judicial statements made by the defendants during investigation. The defendants had objected to the prosecution’s move to tender the eight statements, claiming that they were put under duress and threatened before making them. In his ruling on Wednesday, Justice Omotosho held that it was evident that the defendants had their counsel present when the statements were taken, noting that the investigative team allowed the defendants’ counsel to be present and to endorse the statements as confessional and voluntary. “It is clear that the defendants had their counsel present during the taking of both statements, and the investigative team allowed the counsel to the defendants to be present and even endorsed some of the statements that they were confessional and were obtained voluntarily in his presence. That is therefore in compliance with the provisions of Section 15(4) and 17(2) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015,” he said. “Consequently, the statements of the defendants are admissible in evidence, as they were made voluntarily”, he added. The judge subsequently admitted statements of the first defendant, earlier marked as Exhibits TWA–TWA5 during the trial-within-trial, as Exhibits R2–R5 in the main trial. Similarly, the statements of the second defendant, marked as Exhibits TWB and TWB1, were admitted as Exhibits S and SW1 in the main trial. Justice Omotosho thereafter adjourned the matter till April 21 and 24, 2026, for the prosecution to close its case.

Baba, 82, Bags 12 years Imprisonment for Forgery The Benin Zonal Directorate of the EFCC on Wednesday March 18, 2026 secured the conviction of 82-year-old Clement Nnamdi Okonjo before Justice F. A. Olubanjo of the Federal High Court sitting in Asaba, Delta State. Okonjo was arraigned on a four count charge of forgery on January 17, 2023 by the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Upon arraignment, he pleaded not guilty to the charge setting the stage for trial. Visit efcc.gov.ng for details and other stories.

EFCC PRESS RELEASE EFCC Arrests Three Suspected Illegal Gold Miners in  Maiduguri Operatives of the Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested three suspected illegal gold miners in Borno State. They were arrested in Mallam Jakwa Town, Hawul Local Government Area of Borno State, following actionable intelligence on their illegal activities. The suspects are: Umar Muhammad, Modu Bamai Umar and Sani Samaila. Their suspected illegal mining  activities are worsening  insecurity and environmental degradation in the state. Items found in their possession upon their arrest include a small gold measuring machine and mined gold. They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.

EFCC Hands Over N387m Recovered Funds to Jigawa State Government The Kano Zonal Directorate of the  Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,  EFCC,  on Tuesday,  March 17, 2026, handed over the sum of N387,483,488.00 (Three Hundred and Eighty-Seven Million, Four Hundred and Eighty-Three Thousand, Four Hundred and Eighty-Eight Naira),  recovered from fraudulent actors  to the Jigawa State Government. The funds were presented to the Director of Treasury Operations of Jigawa State,  Muhammad Haruna,  in a brief ceremony held at the EFCC Kano Directorate office. The recovery is the culmination of an investigation initiated following intelligence by the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), flagging  alleged misappropriation of public funds involving two individuals, Abdullahi Garba and Ayuba Sani. Acting on the intelligence, operatives of the Commission launched a thorough investigation, during which a total sum of N387,483,488.00 was successfully recovered from the suspects. Upon  conclusion of the investigation, the duo were arraigned in court on charges related to misappropriation of public funds. Subsequently, one of the suspects, Abdullahi Garba, was convicted and sentenced to two years imprisonment after pleading guilty to the charge against him. The second suspect, Ayuba Sani, is currently standing trial. While presenting the bank draft to the state government representative, the Acting Zonal Director of the Kano Directorate,  Assistant Commander of the EFCC,  ACE1 Friday S. Ebelo, reiterated the Commission’s unwavering dedication to justice. “The EFCC remains resolute in its mandate to investigate and ensure the recovery of proceeds of crime.  We are committed to the delivery of justice to all victims of corruption, whether they are individuals or government institutions. This handover is a testament to our determination to ensure that funds meant for the development of the people are not diverted for personal use.” Receiving the bank drafts on behalf of the Jigawa State Government,  Haruna expressed profound gratitude to the Commission for its diligence, thoroughness and professionalism exhibited throughout the investigation. “We deeply appreciate the EFCC for its efforts in recovering this substantial amount of money for the people of Jigawa State.  This recovery demonstrates the importance of the anti-graft agency and its commitment to safeguarding public funds. The people of Jigawa are the ultimate beneficiaries of this recovery”, he said.

Court Jails Three for Fraud in Kaduna Justice A. Isiaka of the Kaduna State High Court, sitting in Kaduna has convicted and jailed the trio of Aliyu Hassan, Samuel Olamide and Solomon Joseph Christian for fraud. They were prosecuted by the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on separate one-count charge, bordering on criminal impersonation and obtaining by false pretence. The charge against Hassan reads: "That you, Aliyu Hassan (a.k.a Ottaviani Loverules Giovanni) on or about the 9th of February, 2026 in Kaduna within the jurisdiction of the Honourable Court, impersonated one Ottaviani Loverules Giovanni (a citizen of Brazil) via Facebook platform and in such assumed character, you defrauded one Kerry the sum of N90,000.00 (Ninety Thousand Naira, only) and you thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 142(1) of the Kaduna State Penal Code Law, 2017 and punishable under the same law.” Olamide’s charge reads: "That you, Samuel Olamide (a.k.a Johnny) on or about the 9th of February, 2026 in Kaduna within the jurisdiction of the Honourable Court, impersonated one Johnny (a United States of America)  citizen via TikTok platform and in such assumed character, you defrauded one Jackie Sanders (an American ) and you thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 142(1) of the Kaduna State Penal Code Law, 2017 and punishable under the same law.” Christian’s charge reads: "That you, Solomon Joseph Christian.(a.k.a Jenort) sometime in February, 2026 in Kaduna, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, impersonated one Jenort via Facebook (a social media platform) and in that assumed character benefited the sum of $USD150 and you thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 142(1) of the Kaduna State Penal Code Law, 2017 and punishable under the same law.” They all pleaded "guilty," following which the prosecution counsel, M.U Gadaka prayed the court to convict and sentence them accordingly. Justice Isiaka convicted and sentenced them to five years imprisonment each or to pay N300,000 (Three Hundred Thousand Naira) fine, respectively. In addition to the sentence, Hassan forfeited N90,000.00 (Ninety Thousand Naira) and a Samsung Galaxy Note 8 mobile phone with IMEI No SM-N9500,  being the proceeds of his crime.  Olamide forfeited a Samsung Galaxy S21 mobile phone with IMEI No 35198153052814, being the tool of his crime and Christian forfeited iPhone 14 Pro with IMEI NO 35771267218661 and the sum of $150 (One Hundred and Fifty Dollars) being the proceeds of his crime.  All the forfeitures were to the federal government. The convicts were arrested in Agwa, Kudende area of Kaduna following credible intelligence that linked them to fraudulent internet activities. They were charged to court and convicted.

Alleged $6,230,000 : EFCC to Produce Last Witness in Emefiele Trial The trial of former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Ifeanyi Emefiele, continued on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, before Justice Hamza Mu'azu of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT High Court, Maitama, Abuja, with the court granting the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, a final adjournment to present its last witness. Emefiele is being prosecuted by the EFCC on an amended 20-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust, forgery, abuse of office, conspiracy to obtain by false pretence and obtaining money by false pretence while serving as CBN governor. One of the charges alleges that the defendant knowingly obtained the sum of $6,230,000 by false pretence, purportedly meant for international election observers during the 2023 general elections. At the resumed hearing on Tuesday, prosecution counsel, Abbas Mohammed, informed the court of efforts made to ensure the presence of the Commission’s final witness, Eloho Edwin Okboziakpo, an investigator in the case. “My lord, we have been in touch with the witness. However, a request was made that a letter be written to the Inspector-General of Police for his proper release, as he has another matter in Gwagwalada,” he said. Mohammed further explained that the witness, being a police officer, was engaged in a garnishee proceeding and had insisted on appearing personally in that matter, necessitating official clearance for his appearance in court. “We have taken steps, including writing to the office of the Inspector-General of Police and engaging the AIG in charge of Legal. Based on this, we are seeking one more adjournment in the interest of justice. This witness is an investigator who worked closely on this matter,” he added. The prosecution also sought leave of the court to tender a 2019 document in substitution for an earlier exhibit to avoid delays in the proceedings. However, defence counsel, Mathieu Burkaa, opposed the application for adjournment. Ruling on the applications, Justice Mu’azu held that the witness, being an investigator in the case, was vital to the just determination of the matter and granted the prosecution’s request. “The court will not deny the prosecution the opportunity in the interest of justice to present its final witness,” the judge ruled, while stressing that the adjournment was the last to be granted. The matter was adjourned to April 27 and 28, 2026 for continuation of trial.

Choose Digital Skills over Fraud- Olukoyede Charges Students in Enugu The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,  Mr. Ola Olukoyede has urged students in Enugu State to shun internet fraud, focus on their studies and acquire digital skills that will secure their future. He gave this charge recently at the Institute of Management and Technology, IMT and New Heaven Community Secondary School in Enugu State during an engagement with the students as part of the Commission’s prevention mandate. Speaking at the IMT Enugu, the Executive Chairman, who was represented by Superintendent of the EFCC, SE Paul Ikpor, Head, Public Affairs Department, Enugu Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, warned the students that involvement in internet fraud and other cyber-related fraud may appear attractive in the short term but ultimately leads to destruction of careers, reputations and personal freedom. “Cybercrime is a criminal offence that attracts severe legal consequences.  Many young people who engage in internet fraud often end up facing arrest, prosecution and possible imprisonment, thereby truncating their dreams and bringing hardship to their families”, he said. While enjoining the undergraduates to learn digital skills, Olukoyede said that hard work and skill acquisition remain the surest path to lasting success, urging students to resist peer pressure and the temptation of quick illegal wealth. “Concentrate on your education and develop productive skills that can help you build legitimate careers in the rapidly growing technology sector. You can explore opportunities in areas like software development, cybersecurity, digital marketing, graphic design and other information technology fields that are in high demand globally”, he said. At New Heaven Community Secondary School, the EFCC boss hammered on building a culture of integrity. He also urged the pupils to remain focused on their studies, embrace innovation and utilize technology as a tool for development rather than criminality. “Integrity remains one of the most important values for young people who aspire to lead in the future. Building a culture of honesty and accountability at an early stage in life will help you develop into responsible citizens capable of contributing positively to national development”, he said. While describing criminal activities especially internet fraud as “the faster form of self-destruction”, he reminded the pupils that they represent the next generation of leaders and must therefore begin early to cultivate values of integrity, responsibility and respect for the law. “We are therefore calling on you to become ambassadors of integrity within your schools and your communities by rejecting internet fraud and embracing hard work, discipline and lawful means of success”, he said.

Olukoyede Charges DNFBPs on SCUML Compliance in South-East In its bid to frontally combat money laundering, terrorism financing, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, safeguard businesses and strengthen the integrity of Nigeria’s financial system, the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr.  Ola Olukoyede has called on operators of Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions, DNFBPs in the  South-East to comply with mandatory registration under the Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering, SCUML. He made this call recently on a  live Radio  programme at the Enugu State Broadcasting Service where he explained the importance of the SCUML certificate for businesses operating within the non-financial sector. The Executive Chairman, who was represented by Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE II Promise Oluigbo,  Head of SCUML Department in Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Commission noted that SCUML is responsible for the registration, regulation, monitoring and supervision of DNFBPs as provided for under the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022. “DNFBPs are categories of businesses identified under Section 30 of the Money Laundering Act and include sectors such as automobile dealerships, real estate businesses, construction firms, hospitality services, supermarkets, legal practitioners, consultants, and non-profit organizations.’ “ As a regulatory body responsible for overseeing the activities of these businesses in order to curb money laundering and financing of terrorism, it’s important I say it here that the registration process is completely free. Business owners do not need to engage any third party. All they need to do is visit the SCUML portal and complete the registration process”, he said. According to him, with the introduction of electronic certification which has improved efficiency and eliminated the risk of fake certificates, over 480,000 (Four Hundred and Eighty Thousand ) entities have been registered nationwide. He warned members of the public against engaging agents who charge fees for SCUML registration, stressing that the Commission does not authorize third-party registrations. “The EFCC frowns at any individual or group collecting money from businesses under the guise of facilitating SCUML registration. The process is seamless and free of charge”, he said. While emphasizing on the need for businesses to register and collect the certificate, Olukoyede enjoined them to ensue adherence to statutory requirements such as Know Your Customer, KYC procedures, customer due diligence, record keeping and reporting of suspicious transactions, adding that failure to comply constitutes a violation of the law and may attract fines, imprisonment or other regulatory sanctions as stipulated under the Act. “The objective of the SCUML framework is not to stifle businesses but to protect the financial system and ensure transparency in commercial activities. It is designed to safeguard businesses and strengthen the integrity of Nigeria’s financial system”, he said.

Contractor Bags Two Years Imprisonment for Forgery Justice F. A. Olubanjo of the Federal High Court sitting in Asaba, Delta State has convicted and sentenced Julius Ejiogu, a contractor to two years imprisonment for forgery. The convict was arraigned on a three -count charge of conspiracy, forgery and uttering of false document on March 23, 2021 by the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Upon arraignment,   he pleaded not guilty to the charge setting the stage for trial. The charge reads: “That you Julius Eljiogu and one Engr. E. Expert (at large) on or about the 2nd of August 2013, at Delta State within the jurisdiction of this honourable did conspires amongst yourselves to committed felony to wit: make a document titled Award of Contract for the Construction of Obudu-operation Road in Udu L.G.A. Delta State dated 2nd August 2013 on a letterhead paper on the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, purported to have been issued or emanated from NDDC for the award of Contract which you knew to be false and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 3(6) of the Miscellaneous Offence Act Cap M17 of the Revised Edition (Laws of the Federation of Nigeria) Act 2007 and punishable under Section 3 (1)(C) of the same Act.” In the course of the trial,  prosecution counsel, K.Y. Bello called four witnesses and tendered several documents which were admitted by the court while the defendant testified as sole witness for his case. Justice Olubanjo in his judgment  (on Thursday January 15, 2026) found the defendant guilty on count one of the charge but discharged and acquitted him on count two and three . The judge consequently sentenced the defendant to two years imprisonment with an option of N1 million fine. The convict’s  road to jail began when he purportedly got a letter for the award of Contract for the Construction of Obudu-Oleri Road in Udu Local Government Area, Delta State from one Engr. Eshitt of the Niger Delta Development Commission.  He went ahead to sell the  contract  to the petitioner for N2 million only for him to discover that the said contract award was fake.

Alleged $6b Mambila Project Fraud: Agunloye Reduced FG Equity Participation without  Approval- Witness The Third Prosecution Witness, PW3, Umar Hussein Babangida in the ongoing trial of former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye on Monday, March 16, 2026 told Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal High Court, sitting in Apo, Abuja that Agunloye unilaterally reduced the equity participation of the federal government in the Mambilla Power Project from 25% to 10% without the knowledge of the President. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC is prosecuting the former minister on an amended seven-count charge, bordering on official corruption and fraudulent award of Mambilla Power Project contract to the tune of $6billion (Six Billion United States Dollars) to Sunrise Power Transmission Company Limited. The witness, an EFCC investigator,  while being cross-examined by defence counsel, Adeola Adedipe, SAN recalled that the recommendation for equity participation of the federal government was 25% which translated to $1.5 billion, and that there was no government approval for Agunloye to reduce it to 10 per cent as he did. Earlier during the proceedings, Justice Onwuegbuzie delivered a ruling in favour of the prosecution, permitting its witness to explain the discrepancies in exhibits EFCC 3K and exhibit EFCC 3D, which the defence had opposed at the last sitting. Explaining the discrepancies, the witness stated that “Exhibit EFCC 3K contains paragraph 14, which is an extract of the deliberation of the FEC meeting of May 21, 2003, concerning the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Plant and exhibit EFCC 3D, paragraph 14 is also a document of FEC meeting of May 21, 2003. Both are the same in exact words and there is no ambiguity in the two exhibits. Exhibit 3D shows paragraph 13,14, 15 while 3K shows only paragraph 14 which was transmitted to the Ministry of Power by the cabinet office,” he said. He also stated that on May 22, 2003, a member of the cabinet was invited to give a fuller picture of what transpired which was contained in Exhibit EFCC 3N which is a response to the questionnaire for Chief Olusegun Obasanjo by the delegation of counsel from the Attorney General of the Federation. The witness further disclosed that the sum of N5.6 million was received by the defendant as gratification for the contract award. The money, he said, was transferred by Jide Sotinri on the instruction of his boss, Mr. Leno Adesanya in 2003. He further disclosed that Sotinri in his extrajudicial statements claimed that the money was for surgery, but that the bank statement showed a different entry. The witness also mentioned that there was no Ministerial Tenders Board in 2003 when the contract was awarded but a technical committee. With the closing of the cross-examination of the witness by the defence, Justice Onwuegbuzie adjourned the matter till March 30, 2026 for re-examination of the witness and till April 20, 27 and 30, 2026 for continuation of trial.

EFCC Arraigns Ex-Convict for Alleged N12m Theft in Lagos The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ikoyi, on Monday, March 16, 2026, arraigned an ex-convict, Oluokun Gabriel Adekola, for an alleged 12m theft before Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos. Adekola was arraigned on a one-count amended charge bordering on stealing to the tune of N12,000,000 (Twelve Million Naira). The lone count charge reads: “That you, OLUOKUN GABRIEL ADEKOLA, and other persons at large, sometime in 2025 in Lagos within the jurisdiction of this Honourable court, collaborated with others to conceal and disguise the genuine origin of N12,000,000 paid into your account by transferring and converting same to cash through Point of Sale (POS) agents, money which forms part of N3,091,441,849 stolen from accounts domiciled with FCMB through unauthorized access and fraudulent activities on their mobile banking applications.” He pleaded “guilty” to the charge when it was read to him. Following his plea,   prosecution counsel, M. K. Bashir and E. S. Okongwu, asked the court for a date to review the facts of the case and sentence. The prosecution also prayed that the defendant be remanded in a Correctional centre. Justice Oshodi  adjourned the matter till March 17, 2026 for the review of facts and sentence, and also ordered that the defendant be remanded in a correctional centre. Adekola had earlier been convicted on July 23, 2020 by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Ibadan, Oyo State, and sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment for defrauding a Taiwanese  of $22,300, following his prosecution  by the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the EFCC on a six-count amended charge of obtaining money by false pretence.