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.
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