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EFCC Arraigns Nigerian Pastor Over Alleged Fraud in Enugu

by  Adekunle Dada 2 min read
  • The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a clergyman, Apostle Uchechukwu Samuel, over alleged fraud
  • Apostle Uchechukwu was arraigned on a seven-count charge bordering on stealing, conspiracy, and obtaining money by false pretence
  • The clergyman, however, pleaded "not guilty" before Justice H.O. Eya of an Enugu state high court on Tuesday

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Enugu, Enugu state - A Nigerian clergyman, Apostle Uchechukwu Samuel, has been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged fraud.

As reported by Nigerian Tribune, Apostle Uchechukwu was arraigned on Tuesday, May 23, before Justice H.O. Eya of an Enugu high court on a seven-count charge of stealing, conspiracy, and obtaining money by false pretence.

Nigerian pastor/EFCC, Alleged fraud/Apostle Uchechukwu Samuel
Apostle Uchechukwu Samuel was arraigned in court over alleged fraud. Photo Credit: EFCC. Source: Facebook
Source: Facebook

The apostle pleaded not guilty

The clergyman, however, pleaded "not guilty" when all the charges were read to him.

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The prosecution counsel, Ani Ikechukwu Michael, asked Justice Eya to fix a date for Uchechukwu’s trial to commence.

Justice Enya granted the man of God bail and adjourned the case till July 4 and 5, 2023, for hearing https://www.legit.ng/1172073-efcc-arrests-pastor-allegedly-swindling-church-member.html

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EFCC arrests pastor for allegedly swindling church member

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it would soon dock a self-proclaimed pastor ThankGod Udechukwu, founder of Jesus the General Outreach Ministry based in Amuwo-Odofin, Lagos, for alleged swindling of a kinsman and member of his church.

Legit.ng gathered that Udechukwu, who hails from Ozalla, Awgu local government Area of Enugu state, was arrested by the EFCC, Enugu zonal office on May 23, 2018

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Adekunle Dada (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Adekunle Dada is a trained journalist with over 7 years of working experience. He is also a Politics/Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng. He holds a B.Sc. in Mass Communication From Lagos State University, Ojo. Adekunle previously worked at PM News, The Sun, and Within Nigeria where he expressed his journalistic skills with well-researched articles and features. In 2024, Adekunle obtained a certificate in advanced digital reporting from the Google News Initiative. He can be reached via adekunle.dada@corp.legit.ng.

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