RismadarVoice Reporters
May 14, 2026
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned the Managing Director of Viscount Microfinance Bank, Blessing Gozi-Anyaokei, and another defendant, Ugochukwu Daniel Ifeanachor, before separate courts in Abuja over alleged fraud involving millions of naira and foreign currency.
Gozi-Anyaokei was arraigned before Justice Y. Halilu of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on a two-count charge bordering on illegal conversion and obtaining money under false pretence.
According to the EFCC, the bank executive allegedly converted N19 million and $30,000 entrusted to her by one Ernest Terkula Jor for investment purposes to personal use.
The anti-graft agency said the alleged offences contravened Sections 311 and 312 of the Penal Code Act.
The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Following her plea, prosecution counsel, S.N. Robert, asked the court for a trial date.
Justice Halilu granted the defendant bail with two sureties who must own landed property within Abuja.
The court also ordered her to deposit her international passport and restricted her from travelling outside the country without court approval.
The matter was adjourned until July 19, 2026, for commencement of trial.
In a related development, the EFCC also arraigned one Ugochukwu Daniel Ifeanachor before Justice J.O. Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Maitama, over alleged N20 million fraud and money laundering.
Ifeanachor is facing a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence, advance fee fraud, and laundering proceeds of crime.
According to the commission, the defendant allegedly obtained N20 million from one Ezekwuche Chinedu Paul under the pretext of supplying 55 all-in-one desktop computer systems.
The EFCC alleged that the defendant knew the claim was false and subsequently transferred the funds through his Access Bank account.
He also pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Prosecution counsel, Joyce Audu, requested a trial date after the plea was entered.
Justice Abdulmalik adjourned the case until July 6, 2026, and ordered that the defendant be remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending trial.
