Pascal Arogorn Ibe
ONE Ajari Oghenekewe accused by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission of presenting a fake death certificate to evade investigation, on Tuesday appeared before a Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo , Osun State .
The defendant was arraigned on three counts bordering on attempt to defraud and presentation of fake death certificate to EFCC while being investigated.
The prosecutor , Usman Muritala , while addressing the court , explained that the defendant through one Felix Iyekute presefake death certificate to the EFCC , Ibadan Zonal Office , while undergoing investigation.
Muritala also said the defendant forged the identity card of Mikano International Limited , using the name , Emefiele Smart, which he presented to Fidelity Bank , Ile Ife branch, with the intention to defraud .
The offences committed were said to be contrary to and punishable under Section 1 ( 2) ( c) of Miscellaneous Offences Act Cap . M 17 laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.
The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges pressed against him , while his counsel , M . O . Benson , prayed the court to commit his client to bail.
In his ruling , Justice Emmanuel Ayoola told the defence counsel to file a formal bail application .
He also ordered that the defendant be allowed to enjoy administrative bail granted him by the EFCC .
Ayoola subsequently adjourned the matter till November 18 for ruling on bail application .
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