The Financial and Monetary Crimes Fee (EFCC), Uyo Zonal Directorate, has arraigned Victor Ekpong Thompson earlier than the Federal Excessive Courtroom in Uyo for allegedly defrauding American investors of $525,276.

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Thompson is going through an eight-count cost of acquiring cash by false pretences. The EFCC alleged that he collected funds from unsuspecting victims beneath the guise of facilitating investments in mineral sources and deep-sea port tasks. The complainants embody Tammy Jensen, Kenneth Blad, Peter Jensen, and others.

One of many counts alleges that between April and December 2024, Thompson obtained $213,350 from the investors beneath false pretences, opposite to the Advance Charge Fraud and Different Associated Offences Act, 2006.
When the costs have been learn to him, Thompson pleaded not responsible.

The prosecution, led by Joshua Abolarin, requested that he be remanded in custody pending trial, whereas his counsel, Savn Daniel, utilized for bail, which the prosecution opposed.

Justice Maureen Adaobi adjourned the case to March 19, 2026 for a ruling on the bail software and the graduation of trial. She ordered that Thompson stay within the EFCC detention facility in Uyo.