EFCC Arrests Ozekhome in Alleged UK Property Fraud Case

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested senior advocate Ozekhome due to his alleged involvement in a property dispute concerning a property located at 79 Randal Avenue, London. This case is popularly referred to as the Tali Shani affair.

The FCT High Court had previously struck down forgery charges against Ozekhome, which were filed on January 16. The Attorney General's Office had requested time to review the case, leading to the dismissal of the initial charges by presiding judge Peter Kekemek.

However, shortly after, the EFCC arrested Ozekhome. The dispute involves claims made in the UK First Tier Tribunal, where Ozekhome asserts he received the property as a gift from Tali Shani in 2021.

The tribunal found that the documents presented by Shani were fraudulent, ruling that neither Shani nor Jeremiah Useni, a retired lieutenant general, existed. The Federal Government has filed 12 new criminal charges against Ozekhome, including allegations of using a fake Nigerian passport.