Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High Court in Lagos has officially withdrawn from presiding over a significant fraud trial involving a British citizen and two Indian nationals, who are accused of defrauding Ecobank Plc of $42.48 million through a failed rice importation deal. The judge's decision to step down was prompted by concerns regarding a petition filed against him during the proceedings. The case is now expected to be reassigned to another judge, ensuring that the trial continues in accordance with legal protocols.
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