Ex-Gov Obiano Arraigned For Alleged N4bn Fraud

Ex-Gov Obiano Arraigned For Alleged N4bn Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned former Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, on nine counts of alleged N4bn fraud during his time as governor of the South-East state from March 2014 to March 2022.

The 68-year-old was arraigned today (Wednesday) before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court Abuja.

Obiano pleaded not guilty for the money laundering charges levelled against him.

Counsel for the EFCC, Sylvanus Tahir, asked that he be remanded in the custody of the anti-graft agency.

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