EFCC Arraigns Abuja Businessman Over Alleged ₦15 Million Fraud
By Peace Erewunmi
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Aminu Datti Ahmed, the Chief Executive Officer of Blackrock Apartments & Suites Limited, before the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Jabi, Abuja, over an alleged ₦15 million fraud.
According to the anti-graft agency, Ahmed is facing a one-count charge bordering on the alleged dishonest conversion of ₦15 million that was mistakenly credited to his Taj Bank account. The EFCC alleged that the money was intended for another company as part of a property transaction but was instead converted to his personal use.
The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge when it was read before Justice M. S. Idris. Following his plea, the prosecution requested a trial date, while the defence applied for bail.
Justice Idris granted Ahmed bail in the sum of ₦10 million with two sureties. The court ruled that one of the sureties must be a businessman with a valid business certificate and must swear to an affidavit in support of the bail bond.
The case was adjourned until October 21, 2026, for the commencement of trial. The EFCC said it remains committed to prosecuting financial crimes and ensuring accountability in accordance with the law.
