EFCC arraigns ex-Abia governor Theodore Orji over ‘N47bn fraud’

 

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Theodore Orji, a former governor of Abia state, over alleged N47 billion misappropriation.

Orji and four others were arraigned on a 16-count charge at the Abia state high court on Friday.

They pleaded not guilty to the charges.

More to follow…

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