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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Uyo Zonal Directorate, has arraigned Victor Ekpong Thompson before the Federal High Court in Uyo for allegedly defrauding American investors of $525,276.
Thompson is facing an eight-count charge of obtaining money by false pretences. The EFCC alleged that he collected funds from unsuspecting victims under the guise of facilitating investments in mineral resources and deep-sea port projects. The complainants include Tammy Jensen, Kenneth Blad, Peter Jensen, and others.
One of the counts alleges that between April and December 2024, Thompson obtained $213,350 from the investors under false pretences, contrary to the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Related Offences Act, 2006.
When the charges were read to him, Thompson pleaded not guilty.
The prosecution, led by Joshua Abolarin, requested that he be remanded in custody pending trial, while his counsel, Savn Daniel, applied for bail, which the prosecution opposed.
Justice Maureen Adaobi adjourned the case to March 19, 2026 for a ruling on the bail application and the commencement of trial. She ordered that Thompson remain in the EFCC detention facility in Uyo.
EFCC arraigns man for allegedly defrauding American investors
