Five family members, Daniel Obiakor, Chisom Obiakor, Anthony Obiakor, Precious Nwokemodo, and Ifeanyi Nwokemodo were on Tuesday rearraigned at the Ikeja Special Offences Court over alleged N242.4 million theft.
The defendants were brought before Justice Mojisola Dada by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The case, which initially began before Justice Rahman Oshodi, was later transferred to Justice Dada for re-arraignment.
They were re-arraigned on a seven-count charge bordering on conspiracy and stealing, to which they all pleaded not guilty.
EFCC counsel, Mrs. Anita Imo, told the court that the alleged offences occurred between January 1, 2021, and September 14, 2022.
She alleged that Chisom, while employed by Just Kings Nigeria Ltd. and Real Kings Nigeria Ltd., stole goods valued at N242.4 million.
According to Imo, Chisom Obiakor allegedly shared the proceeds with her father, Daniel Obiakor; brother, Anthony Obiakor; sister, Precious Nwokemodo; and brother-in-law, Ifeanyi Nwokemodo . Daniel reportedly received N10 million, Precious N24.5 million, Anthony N10 million, and Ifeanyi N400,000.
The offences, she said, violate Section 328(1) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015, and are punishable under the same law.
Following their plea, the court granted bail to the defendants as requested by the defence, except for the fifth defendant, who was denied bail.
Justice Dada adjourned the matter to November 3 for the commencement of trial.
