A Chinese national, Zhengjia Jin, has been brought before the Ikeja Special Offences Court in Nigeria.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has charged Jin with multiple offenses, including bribery, theft, and the retention of stolen property.
These charges stem from allegations that between March 5 and August 9, Jin dishonestly retained ₦301 million in his Access Bank account, funds that belonged to Golden Diamond Industrial Manufacturing Company Ltd.
According to the EFCC prosecutor, Ahmad Usman, "The defendant accepted the money as kickbacks from vendors, thereby conferring undue advantage for himself."
This action, as alleged by the prosecution, was in direct violation of the company's employee conditions of service.
Jin, however, has pleaded not guilty to all charges. His defense counsel, Mr. A.C. Ezenduka, has filed a bail application, which is set to be heard on Friday, November 22.
Justice Rahman Oshodi has ordered Jin's remand at the Ikoyi Custodial Centre until the bail hearing.
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