BREAKING: Female Medical Doctor Sentenced To Seven Years In Prison for Defrauding a Company of Over N12Million, Diversion of N45Million, While Claiming to Be Second Wife of Late Popular Businessman

Female Medical Doctor Sentenced To Seven Years In Prison for Defrauding a Company of Over N12Million, Diversion of N45Million, While Claiming to Be Second Wife of Late Popular Businessman 

The Federal High Court in Calabar, Cross River State, has sentenced Dr. Geraldine Orok Ita, a medical doctor, to seven years in prison for committing fraud amounting to N127,686,594.87.

The trial, presided over by Justice Rosemary Oghoghorie, found Ita guilty on a twelve-count charge of forgery and fund diversion. Ita, who had pleaded "not guilty" to the charges, had been on trial since 2019.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) led the prosecution, with Joshua Abolarin representing the commission. The EFCC presented strong evidence, including witness testimonies, which convinced the court of Ita’s involvement in the fraudulent activities. Justice Oghoghorie sentenced Ita to prison after evaluating the prosecution's case.

Ita's legal troubles began when two companies, Sharpnet Concept Limited and ROK Project Limited, filed a petition against her in 2019. The petitioners accused Ita of forging and altering company documents to illegally remove the original directors and assume control of the companies. Ita allegedly claimed to be the second wife of Engr. Orok Okonkon Ita, who died in 2004, in order to take over the companies.

Further investigations revealed that Ita manipulated company records, including appointing a new company secretary and changing the companies' registered address. She was also found guilty of diverting funds, including N45,000,000, which was meant for a project executed by ROK Project Limited and Sharpnet Concept Limited.

The charges against Ita include forgery and money laundering, with the court finding her guilty of unlawfully taking possession of money that was part of the proceeds from her fraudulent activities.

The sentencing marks another significant victory for the EFCC in its ongoing efforts to combat financial crimes in Nigeria.

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