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Woman arraigned over alleged N6.8m fraud in Ekiti

Woman arraigned over alleged N6.8m fraud in Ekiti
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A 46-year-old woman, Vivian Osimoagwe Ehioghae, has been arraigned before a Chief Magistrate’s Court in Ado-Ekiti over an alleged N6.8m fraud involving Asha Microfinance Bank. He further alleged that the defendant issued a dud cheque drawn on United Bank for Africa (UBA), which was subsequently dishonoured, an act said to have caused a breach of public peace.
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  • ✦Oriyomi said the offences were contrary to and punishable under Sections 329, 383 and 181 of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State, 2021.
Key Figures & Named Entities
2026:The prosecutor, ASP Akinwale Oriyomi, told the court that the defendant, a resident of Progress Community, off Federal Polytechnic Road, Ado-Ekiti, allegedly obtained N6.8m from the bank on June 25, 2026, for business purposes but diverted the money to her personal use.2021:Oriyomi said the offences were contrary to and punishable under Sections 329, 383 and 181 of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State, 2021.2026:The case was adjourned until December 12, 2026, for hearing.
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  • ✦A 46-year-old woman, Vivian Osimoagwe Ehioghae, has been arraigned before a Chief Magistrate’s Court in Ado-Ekiti over an alleged N6.8m fraud involving Asha Microfinance Bank.
  • ✦He further alleged that the defendant issued a dud cheque drawn on United Bank for Africa (UBA), which was subsequently dishonoured, an act said to have caused a breach of public peace.
  • ✦Oriyomi said the offences were contrary to and punishable under Sections 329, 383 and 181 of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State, 2021.
Key Facts:2026: The prosecutor, ASP Akinwale Oriyomi, told the court that the defendant, a resident of Progress Community, off Federal Polytechnic Road, Ado-Ekiti, allegedly obtained N6.8m from the bank on June 25, 2026, for business purposes but diverted the money to her personal use.2021: Oriyomi said the offences were contrary to and punishable under Sections 329, 383 and 181 of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State, 2021.2026: The case was adjourned until December 12, 2026, for hearing.₦2.5 million: UPDATE NEWS: Nigerians can now invest ₦2.5 million on premium domains and profit about ₦17-₦25 million.
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A 46-year-old woman, Vivian Osimoagwe Ehioghae, has been arraigned before a Chief Magistrate’s Court in Ado-Ekiti over an alleged N6.8m fraud involving Asha...

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A 46-year-old woman, Vivian Osimoagwe Ehioghae, has been arraigned before a Chief Magistrate’s Court in Ado-Ekiti over an alleged N6.8m fraud involving Asha Microfinance Bank.

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He further alleged that the defendant issued a dud cheque drawn on United Bank for Africa (UBA), which was subsequently dishonoured, an act said to have caused a breach of public peace.

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The prosecutor, ASP Akinwale Oriyomi, told the court that the defendant, a resident of Progress Community, off Federal Polytechnic Road, Ado-Ekiti, allegedly obtained N6.8m from the bank on June 25, 2026, for business purposes but diverted the money to her personal use.

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