By Francis Wilfred
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a man, Andrew Odekina, before the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos, over an alleged ₦9.87 million fraud. Odekina was brought before Justice Mojisola Dada on a one-count charge of alleged retention of proceeds of criminal conduct, contrary to provisions of the EFCC (Establishment) Act, 2004.
According to a statement by EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale, the defendant is accused of receiving and retaining ₦9,873,215 in his bank account in 2025. The charge also indicates that other suspects linked to the case are still at large.The defendant pleaded not guilty when the charge was read in court.
Following the plea, prosecution counsel Babatunde Sonoiki requested a trial date and asked the court to remand the defendant pending trial. Odekina was not represented by a lawyer at the proceedings. Justice Dada adjourned the case to May 11, 2026, for trial and ordered that the defendant be remanded in a correctional facility.
