Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has initiated court proceedings against former Anambra lawmaker, Senator Andy Uba, along with Crystal Uba and Benjamin Etu.
The case, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, revolves around allegations of a ₦400 million fraud.
The charges, which were brought forward by Abdulrashid Sidi from the Legal/Prosecution Section of the Police Force Headquarters, accuse the defendants of conspiring to commit fraud and obtaining funds under false pretenses.
According to the charge sheet, they allegedly misled George Uboh into believing they could secure the Managing Director position at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for anyone willing to pay the hefty sum of ₦400 million.
The legal document states: “A presentation which you know is not true. You obtained the money and converted it into your own personal use and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 1 (2) and punishable under Section 1 (3) of the Advance Fee Fraud and other Fraud Related offences Act, 2006.”
This high-profile case underscores ongoing issues of political corruption and financial misconduct within Nigeria.
Despite being granted administrative bail, the defendants have reportedly been evading service of court documents, leading to delays in the proceedings.
The court has adjourned the case until February 18, 2025, allowing time for the defendants to enter their plea.
Justice Inyang Ekwo, presiding over the case, has set this new date following a request from M.L. Anthony, representing the IGP.
The delay was also attributed to a fundamental rights enforcement order obtained by the defendants, which had temporarily prevented their court appearance.
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