Woman faces court over alleged N42.3m fuel supply fraud
A woman, Chinwendu Fidelia Ohanebo, has been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over an alleged N42.3m fraud. She appeared before the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja, accused of obtaining money under false pretences and stealing by conversion. The case involves claims of a fraudulent fuel supply deal with Musa Muhammed Jidda in 2025. The court proceedings are ongoing, with the defendant remanded in custody.
What happened
- Chinwendu Fidelia Ohanebo was arraigned by the EFCC before Justice M.A. Lawal on charges of obtaining N42,345,000 under false pretences and stealing by conversion.
- She allegedly obtained the money from Musa Muhammed Jidda in 2025 for the supposed supply of 45 litres of Premium Motor Spirit at N941 per litre.
- The EFCC claims she converted the funds for her personal use.
- Ohanebo pleaded guilty to the first count and not guilty to the second count when the charges were read.
- The judge ordered her remand in a correctional facility and adjourned the case for further proceedings.
