EFCC Arraigns Chinese National on Cheating Charge

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Abuja Zonal Directorate has arraigned Chinese national Zhang Wen Hao on a charge of cheating before Justice Ibrahim Shekarau at the Nasarawa State High Court sitting in Mararaba.

Court Proceedings

Wen Hao faces a single-count charge alleging that in March 2023, in Suleja within the court’s jurisdiction, he intentionally induced Paul Yichol with N1,000 to open Access Bank account number 1715754475 in Yichol’s name for unlawful activities, contrary to Section 320 of the Penal Code Law of Northern Nigeria, punishable under Section 322. The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge. Prosecution counsel Taiwo Aromolaran requested a trial date, while defense counsel Michael Ukatu sought bail orally.

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Adjournment and Remand

Justice Shekarau adjourned the case to March 12, 2026, for the bail hearing and ordered Wen Hao remanded in EFCC custody pending the ruling. This development underscores EFCC’s ongoing efforts against financial crimes involving foreign nationals in Nigeria. No further background on prior cases or the defendant’s history was detailed in reports from March 6, 2026.