EFCC Arraigns Man Over Alleged N6.85m Vehicle Fraud in Abuja
EFCC has arraigned Idris Gana Mohammed over an alleged N6.85 million vehicle fraud involving the purchase of a Toyota Camry, with the case adjourned for trial.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Idris Gana Mohammed before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Maitama, Abuja, over an alleged N6.85 million fraud connected to the purchase of a Toyota Camry. Mohammed was brought before Justice A.M. Abdullahi by the commission’s Abuja Zonal Directorate on September 16, 2026, on a one-count charge bordering on criminal misappropriation and obtaining money by false pretence.
According to the EFCC, Mohammed allegedly received N6.85 million from Ampatech Nigeria Limited between June 10 and 13, 2026, as payment for a black Toyota Camry. The commission alleged that the vehicle was not delivered and that the money was not refunded to the company. Investigators further alleged that the funds were instead converted to Mohammed’s personal use. The allegations form the basis of the criminal charge currently before the court.
When the charge was read to him, Mohammed pleaded not guilty. Following his plea, EFCC counsel G.G. Gajere asked the court to proceed with the trial, while defence counsel Ibrahim Jibril informed the judge that he had filed a bail application and served the prosecution. He also made an oral application seeking the defendant’s release on bail.
After hearing the submissions, Justice Abdullahi adjourned the matter until September 24, 2026, for the commencement of trial. The judge also ordered that Mohammed be remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending further proceedings. The case reportedly followed a petition submitted to the EFCC by Mohammed Ahmed Patigi of Ampatech Nigeria Limited, alleging that the company paid the money for the vehicle but neither received the car nor a refund.
The case remains before the court, and the allegations against Mohammed have not been established as proven facts. His not-guilty plea means the prosecution will have to present its evidence during the trial, while the defence will have the opportunity to respond to the allegations. The next major proceeding is scheduled for September 24, when the court is expected to begin hearing the case.
