The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has concluded arrangement to prosecute Barrister Blessing Ukiri, the past 1st Vice president of the Nigeria Bar Association, NBA on charges bordering on fraud, stealing and money laundering.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has concluded arrangement to prosecute Barrister Blessing Ukiri, the past 1st Vice president of the Nigeria Bar Association, NBA on charges bordering on fraud, stealing and money laundering.
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Ukiri who is alleged to have converted a N35m judgement amount paid by the Central Bank of Nigeria to his client, one Samuel Onowighose, to his personal use, will be docked on Monday on a 3 count charge before a Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Ukiri allegedly used part of the money to purchase 150,000 units of First Bank of Nigeria Plc shares and thereby commits an offence punishable under section 14 (1) (a) of the Money Laundering Prohibition Act.
Ukiri was arrested on Friday October 12, 2012, at his office on 12 Ohaeto Street D/Line, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The arrest followed a court order issued on Thursday October 11, 2012, by Justice U. N. Agomoh of the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
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