{
  "id": 919997,
  "title": "EFCC arraigns man over N56m pilgrimage fraud",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/efcc-arraigns-man-over-n56m-pilgrimage-fraud",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-15T00:16:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/efcc-arraigns-man-over-n56m-pilgrimage-fraud/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Lawal Musa on fraud charges totalling N56.4 million related to a pilgrimage scheme. According to the EFCC, Musa approached Ibrahim Shuaibu, claiming to work for the Kaduna State Government, offering assistance for the 2023 Hajj pilgrimage. Shuaibu then informed six friends who together paid Musa N56,491,000 for the scheme. However, none of the victims attended the pilgrimage due to Musa's refusal to fulfill his promise, according to the EFCC statement. Musa was arraigned before Justice Olusola Adetujoye of the Oyo State High Court in Ibadan and pleaded \"not guilty\" to the charges, which include forgery, uttering of documents, and stealing. The case is set to be heard on August 17, 2026.",
  "summary": "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/",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "EFCC arraigns man over alleged ₦56.4m hajj fraud in Ibadan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/efcc-arraigns-man-over-alleged-56-4m-hajj-fraud-in-ibadan",
        "published": "2026-08-14T17:45:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "EFCC arraigns man over N56m pilgrimage fraud",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/efcc-arraigns-man-over-n56m-pilgrimage-fraud-921162",
        "published": "2026-08-15T00:23:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "EFCC arraigns man for N56.5 million Hajj fraud",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/efcc-arraigns-man-for-n56-5-million-hajj-fraud",
        "published": "2026-08-15T09:40:45.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}