A court has denied the request of the Bauchi State Accountant General, Jaja, to travel for Hajj while he is undergoing a trial for alleged fraud. Jaja is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) alongside co-defendant Aliyu Abubakar, who is identified as an unlicensed bureau de change operator. They face an amended five-count charge that includes conversion of funds belonging to the Bauchi State Government and money laundering, with the total amount involved exceeding N1.6 billion. The court's decision reflects the seriousness of the charges against the defendants.
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