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EFCC arraigns Enugu pastor over alleged fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned one Apostle Uchechukwu Samuel before Justice H.O. Eya of an Enugu High Court on Tuesday over alleged fraud.

The clergyman was arraigned on a seven-count charge bordering on stealing, conspiracy and obtaining money by false pretense.

He pleaded ‘not guilty’ when all the charges were read to him.

In view of his plea, the prosecution counsel, Ani Ikechukwu Michael asked the court to fix a date for trial to commence.

The court admitted the defendant to bail and adjourned till July 4 and 5, 2023 for hearing.

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