Lagos — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arraigned one George Nwokonko, 48, before a Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja for allegedly defrauding Mr. Parkin Ali, a German national of the sum of $904,550. The accused was arraigned on a 6 -count charge of obtaining money by false pretence and forgery.
Nwokonko pleaded not guilty to the 6-count charge when it was read to him. However, Nwokonko's counsel's attempt to move for bail was vehemently opposed by counsel to EFCC, George Adebola, who said he was statutorily entitled to time to respond.
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