The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday
arraigned one Valentine Ezeife, an alleged internet scammer before an
FCT High Court sitting in Apo, for being in possession of N20 million,
a Lexus 570 and Toyota Camry car 2013.
The EFCC charged Ezeife, of Life Camp, Abuja on two counts of Internet
fraud and unlawful possession of N20 million.
The prosecutor, Mrs Samuel Ugwuebulam, told the court that the
defendant was arrested on Jan. 16, in a Life Camp residential area in
Abuja, following intelligence reports of shady activities traced to
him.
Ugwuebulam said the defendant was in possession of N20 million, Lexus
570 and Toyota Camry car suspected to be unlawfully obtained.
The offence, Ugwuebulam said, contravened the provisions of Section
319 of the Penal Code Act.
The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Justice Valentine Ashi, ordered the defendant to bail to submit his
international passport to the court Registrar.
Ashi further ordered the defendant to produce a surety who must be
blood relations and also reside within the court’s jurisdiction.
The Judge adjourned the case until Feb. 25 for trial.
