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Employment scam

May 24, 2025

FRN vs Yildiyel Musa Takat (Assistant Director in the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF))

Humans

Yildiyel Musa Takat

Money bag

Employment scam

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused allegedly forged several letters of employment supposedly originating from the Director (Recruitment and Appointment) of the Federal Civil Service Commission and offering same to his unsuspecting victims.

Calendar

682
Day(s) since arraignment

Gavel

Case Update
The trial judge thereafter admitted him on bail in the sum of N2,000,000:00 (Two Million Naira) and two responsible sureties in like sum who must work in a reputable organization and must live within the FCT with a verifiable address. The matter was adjourned for commencement of hearing.

Court house

Hon. Justice A. A Fashola
FCT High Court, Jabi, Abuja

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - not applicable

Case Information
Yildiyel Musa Takat
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice A. A Fashola, FCT High Court, Jabi, Abuja
Nature and Number of Charges
12-count charge bordering on fraud and employment racketeering.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jul 12, 2023
Summary of Case
The accused allegedly forged several letters of employment supposedly originating from the Director (Recruitment and Appointment) of the Federal Civil Service Commission and offering same to his unsuspecting victims.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Yildiyel Musa Takat (Assistant Director of Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF)) – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. John Bello (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Eno Ighodaro – Yahaya (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
682 day(s)
Case Update
The trial judge thereafter admitted him on bail in the sum of N2,000,000:00 (Two Million Naira) and two responsible sureties in like sum who must work in a reputable organization and must live within the FCT with a verifiable address. The matter was adjourned for commencement of hearing.
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Not Applicable