The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned an Enugu-based lawyer, Ifeanyichukwu Okonkwo, before an Enugu State High Court presided by Justice E.N. Oluedo, following an allegation of N41 million fraud.
According to a statement by Dele Oyewale, EFCC spokesperson, Okonkwo is facing a single count of stealing by conversion, in violation of Section 342 of the Criminal Code Law of Enugu State.
The charge alleges that on November 23, 2015, Okonkwo fraudulently converted N41 million received from one Onyishi Maduka Samuel on behalf of the family of the late Ifemelunma Okoye, while acting as the liquidator of Ifemelunma and Company Enterprises Limited.
The EFCC noted that Okonkwo pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Ajobiewe Enitan, EFCC’s prosecution counsel, requested a trial date and asked the court to remand the defendant to a correctional facility.
However, Okonkwo, who represented himself in court, applied to continue enjoying bail previously granted to him by H.O. Eya (Justice) in an earlier arraignment on the same matter in June 2022.
Oluedo granted his request and adjourned the trial to May 13, 14, and 15, 2025.
