Efcc arraigns dokpesi over money laundering fraud

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EFCC Arraigns Dokpesi Over Money Laundering, Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Raymond Dokpesi, the founder of Daar Communications, before a Federal High Court in Abuja on charges of money laundering and fraud.

Dokpesi was arraigned on 14 counts of money laundering and fraud, allegedly involving the diversion of N2.1 billion meant for the procurement of medical equipment and other services for the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).

The EFCC alleged that Dokpesi, between 2014 and 2017, received the funds from the NHIS and used them for personal purposes, including the purchase of properties and other assets.

The anti-graft agency also alleged that Dokpesi laundered the funds by transferring them to various accounts, including those of his companies, and using them to purchase assets in the name of his family members.

Dokpesi, who was arrested by the EFCC in 2015, pleaded not guilty to the charges. His lawyer, Kanu Agabi, SAN, urged the court to grant his client bail, citing his poor health and the fact that he had been in custody for over three years.

The EFCC, however, opposed the bail application, citing the seriousness of the charges and the risk of Dokpesi fleeing the country if granted bail.

The court has adjourned the case to October 21 for further hearing.

Source: Punch Newspapers