The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission( EFCC), has arraigned one Ayoola Temitayo (aka Nelly James and Dara Martins) before an Igbosere High Court for allegedly obtaining the sum of $5,000 (Five thousand United States Dollars) from an American citizen, Ricky Dean, under false pretences.He also obtained another $5,000 from an Italian victim.
A statement signed by EFCC’s acting Head of Media and Publicity,Wilson Uwujaren, revealed that Ayoola who was arraigned before Justice E. O Adebanjo on a four count charge,pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Mohammed A. Kabir, counsel to the EFCC asked for an adjournment since counsel to the defense was not present in court.He however urged the court to remand the accused person in prison custody.
The defence counsel, F.E Ajao, who was represented by Ifeoma Ukandu did not object to the adjournment requested. She said even if the trial were to commence, she was not prepared as she was only holding brief for the defence counsel who was not in court.