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Misappropriation

Jun 4, 2026

FRN vs Roberts Orya (Former Managing Director of Nigerian Export-Import Bank)

Humans

Roberts Orya

Money bag

N2,400,000,000.00
Amount allegedly misappropriated

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused person allegedly abused his position and obtained the said sum from the Nigerian Export-Import Bank by incorporating a company, Luxurium Leisure Service Limited, using the names of non-existent persons and others without their consent, and then granted loans to the company, which remained unpaid for years thereafter.

Calendar

1,533
Day(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
The trial judge, in his judgment, held that the prosecution proved its case beyond every reasonable doubt and found the defendant guilty as charged on all 49 counts and sentenced him to 10 years imprisonment on each, totalling 490 years. The sentences, however, are to run concurrently.

Court house

Hon. Justice F. E. Messiri
FCT High Court, Apo, Abuja

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Roberts Orya
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice F. E. Messiri, FCT High Court, Apo, Abuja
Nature and Number of Charges
49-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust, impersonation, misappropriation, official corruption, fraud and abuse of office.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Nov 25, 2021
Summary of Case
The accused person allegedly abused his position and obtained the said sum from the Nigerian Export-Import Bank by incorporating a company, Luxurium Leisure Service Limited, using the names of non-existent persons and others without their consent, and then granted loans to the company, which remained unpaid for years thereafter.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Roberts Orya (Former Managing Director of Nigerian Export-Import Bank) – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Samuel A. Ugwuebulam (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
1,533 day(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Complied
Court Decision
The trial judge, in his judgment, held that the prosecution proved its case beyond every reasonable doubt and found the defendant guilty as charged on all 49 counts and sentenced him to 10 years imprisonment on each, totalling 490 years. The sentences, however, are to run concurrently.