A cleric, Apostle Uchechukwu Samuel was today arraigned before Justice H.O. Eya of the Enugu State High Court, Enugu on a seven-count charge bordering on stealing, conspiracy and obtaining money by false pretense.
The Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned the defendant.
Apostle Samuel pleaded “not guilty” when all the charges were read to him.
In view of his plea, the prosecution counsel Ani Ikechukwu Michael asked the court to fix a date for trial to commence.
The court admitted the defendant to bail and adjourned till July 4 and 5, 2023 for hearing.