Alleged Fraud: EFCC Re-Arraigns Mompha On Amended Charges

Posted by E.L.E.X on March 04 2020 under News

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has introduced new counts into the charge against internet celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha popularly known as Mompha.

He was re-arraigned today at the Federal High Court Lagos, on amended 22 counts which now includes offenses of making false statements to officials of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), and engaging in foreign exchange transactions other than through the foreign exchange market.

He pleaded not guilty to all the charges.

After his plea, his counsel, Mr. Gboyega Oyewole (SAN) asked the court to grant a short adjournment to enable him to study the new charge.

He told the court that he had only seen the new charge a few minutes before the court commenced sitting and consequently, urged the court to allow him to study same.

Following the agreement of parties, the court adjourned the case until March 18 for the continuation of trial.

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