ICPC To Arraign Nasir El-Rufai Over Alleged Multi-Billion Naira Fraud Tuesday
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is set to arraign Nasir El-Rufai, a former governor, over allegations of multi-billion naira fraud and abuse of office. El-Rufai is accused of fraudulent activities, including contract irregularities and wrongful enrichment, during his tenure as governor.
The ICPC will arraign El-Rufai on Tuesday at the Federal High Court in Kaduna. He is accused of fraudulently inducing the Kaduna State government to pay N11 billion for a light rail project that was never executed. El-Rufai is also alleged to have approved and received severance payments exceeding his lawful entitlement. The prosecution further alleged that he dishonestly disposed of $1,085,066.38, being part of a World Bank loan. A separate charge is pending before the Kaduna State High Court, involving additional allegations and co-defendants.
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