EFCC Arraigns Fraudster

A suspected fraudster, Mr. Felix Ata has been arraigned before the Ikeja High Court, Lagos by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for  allegedly forging a cheque to withdraw N2.8m from Diamond Bank, Ogba branch.

EFCC counsel, Oyedepo Rotimi, presented three exhibits to show the authenticity of the accusation. They include a petition written by the bank, forged cheque and  a letter from Diamond Bank to the EFCC.

The bank’s security supervisor, Mr. Odija told the court that Ata on 10 March attempted to withdraw N2.8 million with a forged cheque and was arrested and handed over to the EFCC.

EFCC investigating officer, Salisu Mohammed told the court that he went to the residence of the suspect but did not find anything incriminating. He added that a raid on the shop being used by the suspect and his accomplices yielded result as a large number of of forged cheques were found in a bag while his accomplices ran away.

The presiding judge, Justice Lateefat Okunnu adjourned further hearing in the matter till 29 and 30 November, 2011.

— Mayowa David