A group of individuals, including a former Governor of Abia State, were brought before the Abia State High Court by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on charges related to the alleged misappropriation of a significant sum of money. The accused individuals faced multiple charges, including conspiracy to steal and divert funds intended for government programs. The prosecution accused them of misappropriating funds from various sources, such as security votes, loans from banks, and government refunds. The defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges and their defense team filed bail applications which were not opposed by the prosecution. The court granted bail to the defendants and scheduled the trial to take place on specific dates in the future.
N47bn fraud: EFCC arraigns ex-Abia gov Orji, son, three others
