EFCC arraigns musician over alleged N21.2m fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday charged a musician called Felix Osagie, before an Ikeja Special Offences Court, for allegedly obtaining the sum of N21.2 million by false pretences. Osagie is standing trial on a four-count charge bordering on stealing, obtaining by false presence, retention of proceeds of crime and false information. […]
On Thursday, the EFCC apprehended musician Felix Osagie before an Ikeja Special Offences Court for allegedly embezzling N21.2 million through false pretenses. The charges against Osagie include stealing, obtaining by false pretenses, retaining the proceeds of crime, and giving false information. Osagie pleaded not guilty to the accusations.
Prosecutor Lamido Ochuko stated that the musician allegedly committed the offenses in Lagos in 2020 and April 2, 2026. He claimed that Osagie converted N21.2 million belonging to Joseph Oguche for his own personal use. Osagie's lawyer, Sunday Afolabi, submitted a bail application on November 4, which was supported by an affidavit from Osagie's wife.
The defense cited Osagie's health issues, including being diabetic and unable to walk due to his condition. The court granted Osagie bail of N10 million with two blood relatives as sureties who must have paid taxes to Lagos State within the last three years. The sureties must also provide evidence of a verifiable source of income and Osagie's passport must be submitted to the court. The court adjourned the case until December 16 for trial.
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