EFCC (The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission), Abuja Zonal Directorate, arraigned Chinese national Zhang Wen Hao before Justice Ibrahim Shekarau of the Nasarawa High Court sitting in Mararaba. As reported by ALO360, prosecutors charged him on one count bordering on cheating.
Prosecutors Outline Alleged Offence
The charge read “That you, Zhang Wen Hao sometime in March 2023 at Suleja within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court did intentionally induce Paul Yichol with One Thousand Naira only to open account number 1715754475 in his name with Access Bank PLC for the purpose of using same for unlawful activity and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 320 of the Penal Code Law of Northern Nigeria and punishable under Section 322 of the same Law.”
Defendant Pleads Not Guilty
Zhang Wen Hao pleaded not guilty to the charge. Furthermore, prosecution counsel Taiwo Aromolaran asked the judge for a date to commence trial.Meanwhile, counsel to the defendant Michael Ukatu made an oral application for bail.
Judge Adjourns Matter
Justice Ibrahim Shekarau adjourned the matter till March 12, 2026 for the hearing of the bail application. The judge ordered that the defendant remain remanded in the custody of the EFCC.
