JUST IN: Alleged Fraud: Ex-minister Turaki pleads not guilty

A former Minister of Special Duties and Inter Governmental Affairs, Kabiru Turaki, on Monday pleaded not guilty to the fraud charges instituted against him

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had filed a 16-count charge of unlawful and criminal misappropriation of funds against Mr Turaki, his aide, and two companies.

Others listed as defendants are Sampson Okpetu who served as the former minister’s special assistant, as well as Samtee Essentials Limited and Pasco Investment Limited which allegedly belong to Okpetu.

Meanwhile, the second defendant, Mr Okpetu, also pleaded not guilty to the fraud charges levelled against him by the federal government.

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