The
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday 14th March,
2016 arraigned one Emmanuel Umebulue before Justice Peter Obiora of the State
High Court Ekwulobia, Anambra State on eleven counts of stealing, to the tune
of N2, 800,000.00 (two million, eight Hundred thousand naira) contrary to
section 342 of the Revised Criminal Code Law of Anambra State and punishable
under section 353 (g) of the same Law.
Emmanuel
Umebulue who was a branch manager of Akalabo Microfinance Bank used his
position to fraudulently approve loans to the tune of N2.8m, which were paid
into the accounts of some customers of the bank and withdrew same using forged
withdrawal slips without the consent of the customers. Umebulue also received
N865, 000 from other customers of the bank meant for loan repayment, but
diverted the funds for his personal use.
He
pleaded not guilty to the charge preferred against him
One
of the counts read: “Emmanuel Umebulue sometime in 29th of
September, 2012, within the jurisdiction of the High Court of Anambra State
with intent to defraud, stole the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Naira
(N500,000.00) being property of Akalabo Microfinance Bank Limited via the bank account
of your customer Ezeokoye Okechukwu Damia and thereby committed an offence”.
In
view of the accused person’s plea, the prosecuting counsel, Moses Arumemi prayed
the court to fix a trial date. But the defense counsel, Uyo Stephen however
urged the court to grant the accused person bail.
But
before adjourning to May 24, 2016, Justice Peter Obiora ordered that the
accused be remanded in prison custody.
Wilson Uwujaren
Head,
Media & Publicity
14th
May, 2016
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