The first prosecution witness has been presented by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in Apo, Abuja, in the trial of the former chairman of the defunct Skye Bank Plc (now Polaris Bank Limited), Mr Tunde Ayeni.
NAIJAONPOINT ed from brought before the judge by the anti-money laundering agency on Monday, July 6, 2026.
The prosecution counsel, Mr Abba Muhammed (SAN), presented NAIJAONPOINT identified as Mr Remigus Ugwu, a staff member of Zenith Bank Plc.
After the presentation, the matter was adjourned till July 16, 2026, for continuation of the trial.
The EFCC is prosecuting Mr Ayeni on an 18-count amended charge bordering on alleged criminal breach of trust, misappropriation and diversion of funds totalling N15.6 billion.
The defendant was first arraigned on May 4, 2026, on a 17-count charge and was subsequently re-arraigned on June 22, 2026, after the commission filed an amended charge supported by additional proof of evidence.
