EFCC arraigns man over N56m pilgrimage fraud
The EFCC has arraigned Lawal Musa for allegedly defrauding individuals of N56 million under the guise of facilitating the 2023 Hajj pilgrimage. Learn more Read More: https://punchng.com/efcc-arraigns-man-over-n56m-pilgrimage-fraud/
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a man named Lawal Musa for alleged pilgrimage fraud amounting to N56.4 million. According to a statement on the EFCC's official X account, Musa was brought before Justice Olusola Adetujoye of the Oyo State High Court in Ibadan. Musa approached Ibrahim Shuaibu, claiming he could assist with the 2023 Hajj pilgrimage.
Shuaibu informed his friends, who were involved in cattle breeding in Ibadan's Oke-Ogun area, to contribute the funds. The victims paid a total of N56,491,000 to Shuaibu, who then transferred the money to Musa. However, none of the victims were able to attend the Hajj pilgrimage due to Musa's refusal to fulfill his promise. The defendant was charged with 57 counts, including forgery, uttering of documents, and stealing.
Musa pleaded "not guilty" to the charges, and the case was adjourned until August 17, 2026, for the hearing of a bail application.
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