Scale of justice

Money laundering

FRN vs Dr. Ngozi Olejeme (Former Board Chairman of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF)

Humans

Dr. Ngozi Olejeme

Money bag

N1,384,010,000.00; $48,485,127.00
Amount allegedly laundered

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused person allegedly abused her position to obtain One Billion, Three Hundred and Eighty-Four Million, Ten Thousand Naira (N1,384,010,000.00), and Forty-Eight Million, Four Hundred and Eighty-Five Thousand, One Hundred and Twenty-Seven United State Dollars ($48,485,127.00) belonging to the Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF).

Calendar

1,468
Day(s) since arraignment

Gavel

Case Update
The court refused an application filed by the defendant seeking to proceed on an urgent trip abroad for medicals on the ground that the defendant is a flight risk.

Court house

Hon. Justice Maryam Hassan Aliyu
FCT High Court, Jabi, Abuja

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance
(complied)

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Case Information
Dr. Ngozi Olejeme
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Maryam Hassan Aliyu, FCT High Court, Jabi, Abuja
Nature and Number of Charges
9-count charge bordering on criminal conspiracy, abuse of office, diversion of public funds and money laundering.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Oct 21, 2021
Summary of Case
The accused person allegedly abused her position to obtain One Billion, Three Hundred and Eighty-Four Million, Ten Thousand Naira (N1,384,010,000.00), and Forty-Eight Million, Four Hundred and Eighty-Five Thousand, One Hundred and Twenty-Seven United State Dollars ($48,485,127.00) belonging to the Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF).
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Dr. Ngozi Olejeme (Former Board Chairman of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF)) – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. Paul Erokoro (Senior Advocate of Nigeria)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Steve Odiase (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
1,468 day(s)
Case Update
The court refused an application filed by the defendant seeking to proceed on an urgent trip abroad for medicals on the ground that the defendant is a flight risk.
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Complied
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