A suspected native doctor has been arraigned on a 7-count charge of conspiracy and obtaining by pretense by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 arraigned one Clement Joseph alias Dr. Omale, before Justice O. A. Otaluka of the FCT High Court sitting in Lugbe, Abuja on a 7-count charge of conspiracy and obtaining by false pretence to the tune of N5.6million.
Joseph and his cohorts who are currently on the run allegedly connived and fraudulently defrauded one Bola Akintola of the said sum under the pretext of having a mystical power to deliver her of untimely death.
The offence is contrary to Section 8 (a) and 1 (3) of the Advance Fee Fraud and other Fraud related offences Act 2006, and punishable under section 1(3) of the same Act.
Particulars of Count Seven of the charge read:
The accused person pleaded not guilty to the charge.vIn view of his plea, counsel to EFCC, Elizabeth Alabi asked the court to fix a date for trial and urged the court to remand the defendant in prison custody pending trial. Justice Otaluka adjourned to March 23, 2017 for commencement of trial.
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