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Fraud prosecutions in Lagos
Overview
Legal proceedings regarding financial crimes in Lagos have seen recent developments in two separate cases.
In one instance, the Attorney-General of the Federation took over the prosecution of a N460.75 million fraud case involving Austin Ugochukwu Albert and Jinadu Musbau Olalekan. The case involves charges of criminal conspiracy, forgery, money laundering, and criminal diversion of funds. The court adjourned the matter to November 17, 2026, to allow for the regularization of the takeover and because the defendant, Austin Albert, failed to appear in court.
In a separate matter, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) re-arraigned Blessing Onyinaya Chimaobi and Uzofor Benson Chinedu in Ikeja. The defendants face 20 counts, including conspiracy and stealing, related to the alleged theft of ₦78,347,100 from a complainant. Both defendants pleaded not guilty, and the prosecution has requested the revocation of their bail.
Entities
Attorney-General of the Federation · Uzofor Benson Chinedu · Loft and Keys Ltd · Blessing Onyinaya Chimaobi · Jinadu Musbau Olalekan
Timeline
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[CRIME] 3 sourcesEFCC re-arraigns two defendants over ₦78.3m fraud in Lagos
Two defendants have been re-arraigned in a Lagos court on 20 counts of conspiracy and theft involving over ₦78 million allegedly stolen from a local businessman.
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[CRIME] 3 sourcesAttorney-General takes over N460.75m fraud case in Lagos
The Attorney-General of the Federation has taken over a N460.75 million fraud case in Lagos after the defendant, Austin Albert, failed to appear in court for a third time.
Sources
chronicle.ng · e247mag.com · tgnews.com.ng