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Abia Court Strikes Out N19m Fraud Case, Discharges 62-Year-Old Woman
A Magistrate Court sitting in Umuahia, Abia State, has struck out a case of alleged obtaining by false pretence involving a 62-year-old woman, Nwosu Augustina.
The decision was reached on Friday, November 6, 2026.
Nwosu was facing a two-count charge alongside one Nkeoma Munachimso, who is currently at large, over an alleged incident in June 2026 at No. 2 Obuzor Road, World Bank Housing Estate, Osisioma, Abia State.
According to the charge, the defendant and her alleged accomplice conspired to obtain money from one Obioha Uche under false pretences.
The prosecution alleged that they obtained over N19 million, including eight million CFA francs, from the complainant under the pretence of praying with the money and blessing him.
The alleged offences are punishable under Sections 516A and 419 of the Criminal Code, Cap. 80, Volume 3, Laws of Abia State, 2005.
Following the court’s decision, the defendant was discharged.
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