EFCC arraigns Abuja businessmen over alleged multi‑million naira frauds

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja has arraigned two businessmen on separate financial offence charges. Director Liwa Sarirddine of Rhas Nigeria Limited faced a one‑count charge for issuing a N10 million cheque that was dishonoured; he pleaded not guilty, was granted bail of N5 million with two sureties, and the trial has been adjourned.

Chief Executive Officer Aminu Datti Ahmed of Blackrock Apartments & Suites Limited was also arraigned on a charge of converting N15 million that was mistakenly credited to his personal Taj Bank account. Ahmed also pleaded not guilty, received bail of N10 million with two sureties, and his case has been set for trial on 21 October 2026.