The Special Offences Court in Lagos has rejected two documents presented by the country's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the trial of former Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) managing director Ahmed Kuru and four others, who are accused of defrauding Arik Air (W3, Lagos) of NGN76 billion naira (USD49.5 million) and USD31.5 million.
The first document, presented by EFCC witness Augustine Obikwe, was dismissed because he was not part of the commission’s investigative team and could not certify it, according to African Business Travel News.
The second document, a report from a London stakeholders’ meeting, also was rejected due to concerns over its authenticity and certification.
The other defendants are Arik Air's former receiver manager, Kamilu Omokide; current CEO Roy Ilegbodu; and a company named Super Bravo Ltd.
They are facing six counts in connection with theft and abuse of office. The defendants have pleaded not guilty to all charges and are out on bail of NGN20 million (USD13,000).
