EFCC Arraigns Ex-Abia Governor Theodore Orji Over Alleged ₦60.85 Billion Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday, February 28, arraigned former Abia State governor, Theodore Orji, before the Abia State High Court in Umuahia over allegations of money laundering amounting to ₦60.85 billion.
Neusroom gathered that Orji, who governed the southeastern state from 2007 to 2015, appeared before Justice Lilian Abai to answer a 16-count charge related to financial misconduct during his tenure. Alongside him, four other individuals were also arraigned for their alleged roles in the financial transactions under investigation.
According to the EFCC, the former governor is accused of mismanaging state funds, diverting public resources for personal use, and engaging in illegal financial transactions that violated Nigeria’s anti-corruption laws. The charges stem from a long-running probe into the financial activities of his administration, particularly concerning federal allocations and internally generated revenue.
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