Court jails Access Bank ex-staff over N7.8m fraud targeting FG palliative beneficiaries

Thenationonlineng | 22-05-2026 09:02am |

The Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has successfully prosecuted Obadofin Daniel Bamise and Hadiza Oyiza Yakubu, former employees of Access Bank, for their involvement in a fraudulent scheme that targeted beneficiaries of government palliatives. The case was adjudicated by Justice A.A. Bello at the Kaduna State High Court, where both individuals were found guilty of theft amounting to N7.8 million. The court's decision underscores the ongoing efforts of the EFCC to combat financial crimes and protect government initiatives aimed at assisting vulnerable populations.

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