The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a former staff member of Access Bank, Chinonso Akujobi, over the alleged theft of N294.5 million.
Akujobi appeared before Justice I.O. Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja on Thursday, facing a five-count charge bordering on alleged stealing.
According to the EFCC, the defendant allegedly diverted N294,595,992 through unauthorized transactions while working at the bank between January and December 2025.
The anti-graft agency alleged that part of the funds, amounting to N109.3 million, was transferred from the bank’s general ledger into accounts linked to the defendant without authorization.
Akujobi pleaded not guilty to all the charges after they were read in court.
Following the plea, EFCC counsel S.M. Yabo asked the court to fix a trial date and order the defendant’s remand pending the hearing.
Justice Ijelu adjourned the case until October 8, 2026, for the hearing of the bail application and the commencement of trial.
The court also ordered that the defendant be remanded at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre until further proceedings.
