Justice Olasunmbo Olajumoke Goodluck of the Federal High Court sitting Maitama Abuja on Friday, June 17, 2016 granted bail to five suspected fraudsters brought before her on an 11-count charge of criminal conspiracy, advance fee fraud, obtaining money by false pretence and personation to the tune of N29million by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.


The suspects -Rita Ukeke, Franklin Ibe, Mamam Mahammed Hamidu, Isei Pius Divine and Yusuf Ibrahim Muhammed allegedly conspired to forge documents on two properties, which they sold to one Mrs. Ezeani Thankgod Nnamdi.


They were arraigned on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 but were remanded in prison custody on the order of the court pending hearing on their bail application fixed for today. The case was adjourned to October 11 – 12, 2016 for commencement of trial.