A prosecution witness in the alleged N7.8 billion fraud trial of Godwin Emefiele has told the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) high court that he deposited billions of naira in cash on behalf of the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
Richard Agulu, who testified as the third prosecution witness (PW3) before Yusuf Halilu, presiding judge, on Tuesday, said the cash was delivered by Eric Ocheme, identified as Emefiele’s personal assistant.
Agulu, a former Zenith Bank employee, made the allegation during cross-examination by Matthew Burkaa, the defendant’s counsel.
He said the funds were either paid into the accounts of Ifeabigo Integrated Services and Kelvito Integrated Services, or kept in the bank’s vault, based on instructions allegedly conveyed by Emefiele through Ocheme.
The witness told the court that throughout his time at the bank, he acted on Emefiele’s orders, receiving cash from Ocheme and
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