EFCC Arraigns Edo Couple Over Alleged ₦35.9m Bank Transfer Fraud

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned Marian Elia, 19, and Izuchukwu Uzoma, 21, before the Federal High Court in Benin City over an alleged ₦35.92 million theft. The defendants face seven counts of cybercrime, conspiracy and stealing. The EFCC alleged that Elia, who grew up in the complainant’s home, accessed her banking information and transferred the money to Uzoma’s account. Both defendants pleaded not guilty. Justice C. A. Obiozor remanded them at the Benin Correctional Centre and adjourned the case until December 7 for hearing.

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