EFCC Arraigns Fake Investor for Defrauding Americans $525,276
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Victor Thompson before the Federal High Court in Uyo for allegedly defrauding Americans of $525,276 under the guise of investing in mineral resources and a deep-sea port business.
Thompson faces eight counts of obtaining money from victims including Tammy Jensen, Kenneth Blad, and Peter Jensen. One charge states he “fraudulently obtained the sum of $213,350 from joint unsuspecting investors… under the pretence of investing the money in mining of mineral resources and deep sea port business.”
The defendant pleaded not guilty. Prosecution counsel Joshua Abolarin requested a trial date and his remand, while defence counsel Savn Daniel applied for bail. Justice Maureen Adaobi adjourned the case to March 19, 2026, for bail determination and trial commencement, remanding Thompson in EFCC custody pending the hearing.
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