The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a former staff member of Access Bank Plc, Chinonso Akujobi, before the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja over the alleged theft of N294,595,992.
Akujobi was arraigned on Thursday, July 9, 2026, by the EFCC’s Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 on a five-count charge bordering on alleged stealing.
According to the EFCC, investigations revealed that the suspect, while serving as a staff member of Access Bank, allegedly exploited her position to fraudulently divert a total of N294.5 million for personal use. The anti-graft agency told the court that the offences contravene relevant provisions of Nigeria’s criminal laws.
During the court proceedings, the charges were read to the defendant, who pleaded not guilty to all the counts.
Justice I.O. Ijelu adjourned the case until October 8, 2026, for the hearing of the bail application and the commencement of trial. Defence counsel, however, sought bail for the accused, arguing that he would not interfere with investigations or evade trial and the court ordered that the defendant be remanded at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre.
The case is expected to continue on the adjourned date as the prosecution presents evidence to substantiate the allegations against the former bank employee.
