EFCC Arraigns Man Over $525,276 Fraud
Last update: February 2, 2026
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EFCC arraigns fake Investor for defrauding Americans $525,276
Nigeria’s anti-graft agency- the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)- said on Thursday January 29, 2026 it arraigned Victor Ekpong Thompson before a Federal High Court in Uyo over allegations that he defrauded several Americans of $525,276.
Thompson was charged on eight counts by the EFCC’s Uyo Zonal Directorate, accusing him of obtaining funds from victims under the pretence of investing in mineral resources and a deep-sea port business.
Victor Ekpong Thompson
According to the charge sheet, Thompson allegedly obtained $213,350 between April and December 2024 from Tammy Jensen, Peter Jensen, Kenneth Blad and others, described as joint investors, within the court’s jurisdiction.
The offence is contrary to the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Related Offences Act, 2006, the EFCC said.
Thompson pleaded not guilty when the charges were read to him.
Prosecuting counsel Joshua Abolarin asked the court to fix a trial date and remand the defendant pending determination of the case, while defence counsel Savn Daniel made an oral bail application, which the prosecution opposed.
Justice Maureen Adaobi adjourned the case to March 19, 2026, for ruling on bail and commencement of trial, and ordered that Thompson be remanded at the EFCC detention facility in Uyo.
