The
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission yesterday arraigned the Taraba State Accountant General,
Joel Joseph Lenbang, before
Justice Donatus Nwabueze Okorowo of the Federal High Court Jalingo for defrauding
Taraba State Government to the tune of N1.56 billion. He was docked on an 8-
count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretence, offences contrary to and punishable under the
Advanced Fee Fraud and Other Related Offences Act, 2006.
When the charges were read to him, the accused person pleaded not guilty...the details of his trial coming soon!
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