The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission ( ICPC) has arraigned a former House of Representatives from Gboko/Tarka Federal Constituency of Benue State, John Dyegh, for alleged N18 million fraud.
He was arraigned at the Federal High Court, Makurdi, on a five-count charge of alleged abuse of office and money laundering.
The ICPC’s spokesman, Demola Bakare, confirmed the ex-lawmaker’s arraignment in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.
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The commission alleged that Dyegh converted N18.9 million intended for the construction of school facilities in Guma local government area of the state to personal use.
The statement read: “He was accused of allegedly channelling the funds through the First Bank account of Midag Limited, a company in which Dyegh has a substantial interest.
“This alleged action violates Section 19 of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Act, of 2000.”
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