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Fraud

May 6, 2026

FRN vs Ngozi Olejeme

Humans

Dr. Ngozi Olejeme

Money bag

N1,000,000,000.00
Amount allegedly defrauded

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused, while being the Board Chairman of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), was alleged to have indirectly converted the said sum, paid into the Sterling Bank plc account of one ADIN MILES INTERNATIONAL LTD, knowing that the funds constituted proceeds of unlawful activities, and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 15(2) (b) and punishable under Section 15(3) of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2011(As amended by Act No.1 of 2012).

Calendar

210
Day(s) since arraignment

Gavel

Case Update
In view of the defendant's plea, the trial judge thereafter released the defendant to her counsel and adjourned the matter for hearing of bail application.

Court house

Hon. Justice Emeka Nwite
Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - not applicable

Case Information
Dr. Ngozi Olejeme
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Emeka Nwite, Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja
Nature and Number of Charges
8-count charge bordering on converting, transferring, procuring and taking possession of proceeds of unlawful activity.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Oct 8, 2025
Summary of Case
The accused, while being the Board Chairman of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), was alleged to have indirectly converted the said sum, paid into the Sterling Bank plc account of one ADIN MILES INTERNATIONAL LTD, knowing that the funds constituted proceeds of unlawful activities, and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 15(2) (b) and punishable under Section 15(3) of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2011(As amended by Act No.1 of 2012).
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. Emeka Ogbogulo, SAN (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Ekene Mgbeokwere ()
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
210 day(s)
Case Update
In view of the defendant's plea, the trial judge thereafter released the defendant to her counsel and adjourned the matter for hearing of bail application.
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Not Applicable