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Fraud
Apr 27, 2026
FRN vs. Lechi Comfort Ndukwe (Managing Director of Dukwe Inc. Limited) & 2 others
Lechi Comfort Ndukwe
& 2 others
Fraud
Case Summary
The accused allegedly lured people into investing their money in her companies "not registered", where she advertised products tagged: "Gray and Strong", " Women in Oil" and “Smart Pick Investment" to the public. Investors were tricked into believing that they were entitled to certain benefits such as medical kits for the elderly and monthly returns on investments.
2,622
Day(s) since arraignment
Hon. Justice Muhammed Lawal Abubakar
Federal High Court, Port-Harcourt, Rivers
Case Information
Lechi Comfort Ndukwe & 2 others
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Muhammed Lawal Abubakar, Federal High Court, Port-Harcourt, Rivers
Nature and Number of Charges
8-count charge bordering on illegal operation of unlicensed businesses and obtaining money by false pretences.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Feb 21, 2019
Summary of Case
The accused allegedly lured people into investing their money in her companies "not registered", where she advertised products tagged: "Gray and Strong", " Women in Oil" and “Smart Pick Investment" to the public. Investors were tricked into believing that they were entitled to certain benefits such as medical kits for the elderly and monthly returns on investments.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Dukwe Inc. Ltd
(company)
– Not guilty
2. Lechi Comfort Ndukwe
(Managing Director of Dukwe Inc. Ltd)
– Not guilty
3. Gray and Strong Limited
(Company)
– Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. M.E. Nwosuikwe
(Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. N. T. Iko (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
2,622 day(s)