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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has charged Mr. Suleiman Garba Bulkwang, a top official at the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), with fraud. Mr. Bulkwang, who is the Director of Human Resources Management at REA, is accused of mismanaging over N223 million meant for public projects.
According to the EFCC, Mr. Bulkwang worked with consultants hired by REA to divert large sums of money. He is facing five charges of criminal diversion of funds and money laundering.
In one charge, the EFCC said Mr. Bulkwang told a consultant to transfer N138.1 million out of a payment of N279.3 million. This money was allegedly part of illegal activities.
In another charge, he is accused of using N45 million for personal purposes. The money was reportedly funneled through accounts of several companies.
The case was presented before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Mr. Bulkwang pleaded “not guilty” to all the charges.
The EFCC asked the court to keep him in custody while waiting for the trial. Justice Abdulmalik agreed and ordered that Mr. Bulkwang be remanded at Kuje Correctional Center. The case will continue on February 3, 2025, when the court will decide whether to grant him bail.
The outcome of the trial will reveal whether Mr. Bulkwang is guilty or innocent of these charges.