EFCC prosecutes woman for alleged N57.6m Dud Cheque in Lagos

Another count reads: “Oluremi Ebun Philips and Omritas Energy Limited, on or about the 10th of April 2017 at Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, knowingly issued a Diamond Bank cheque for the sum of N14, 298,075.00 payable to AYM Shafa Limited, which when presented for payment was dishonored because no sufficient funds were standing to the credit of the account.”

She pleaded “not guilty” to the charges.

In view of her plea, the prosecuting counsel, T.J. Banjo, prayed to the Court for a trial date and the remand of the defendant.

Defence counsel, Akin Olatunji, however, informed the Court of the bail application of the defendant, which he said had also been filed and served on the prosecution.

Responding, Banjo confirmed receipt, noting that, “we intend to react to same and to file a counter-affidavit”.

Thereafter, Justice Solebo adjourned till February 14 and 15, 2022 for “trial and ruling on the bail application”.

The defendant was also ordered to be remanded at the Correctional Centre till the next adjourned date.