One Henry Onuoha and his company, Impressa Carola Construction General Limited, have been arraigned before Justice M. A. Katsina-Alu Apena of the FCT High Court Azatha, Abuja.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting Henry and his company for alleged criminal conversion.
Onuoha is alleged to have converted the sum of €349,000 erroneously credited to his bank account.
The suspect committed the offence on or around February 18, 2020, in the nation’s capital.
The crime violated Section 308 of Penal Code, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria (Abuja) Cap 532 and punishable under Section 309 of the same law.
Onuoha pleaded “not guilty” to the charge. The same plea was entered for his company.
Justice Katsina-Alu granted him bail and demanded a a surety who must be a civil servant of Grade Level 12 or above.
Onuoha must also report to EFCC office once every week.
The judge adjourned the matter till July 5, 2022 for commencement of trial.