EFCC arraigns Kano businessman over alleged ₦34.8 million spaghetti fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has formally charged Halifa Abdulmajid in Kano State High Court over allegations of receiving N34.875 million for a purported spaghetti supply deal, but failing to provide the product. On September and October 2024, Abdulmajid appeared before Justice Musa Karaye, facing a single charge of criminal misappropriation involving funds believed to belong to Fahad Adaji.

Prosecutors allege the cash was deposited into a First Bank account controlled by Muazu Abdullahi, as directed by Abdulmajid, to secure the purchase of IRS Spaghetti from BUA. The commission claims Abdulmajid dishonestly misappropriated the money, an offense punishable under Sections 308 and 309 of the Kano State Penal Code Law.

Upon hearing the charge, Abdulmajid pleaded not guilty. Counsel for the prosecution, Mustapha Maiwada, requested the court to set a trial date and order the defendant's detention in a custody facility. Justice Karaye agreed, ordering Abdulmajid to remain in a correctional facility until further proceedings. The court adjourned the case until November 2 for the trial to begin.