EFCC opposes Emefiele’s no-case submission in $6.23m fraud trial

PM NEWS Nigeria | 20-10-2026 07:49pm |

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has opposed a no-case submission filed by former Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele in a $6.23 million fraud trial. Emefiele faces an amended 20-count charge bordering on alleged criminal breach of trust, forgery, abuse of office, conspiracy and obtaining money by false pretence. The allegations include matters relating to the withdrawal of $6.23 million and the conferment of corrupt advantage in the award of the apex bank's contracts.

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