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Fresh N738m charge: Maina to remain in custody till November 28

Justice Abubakar Kutigi of the FCT High Court in Gwagwalada, Abuja, has fixed November 28, 2019 to rule on the bail application of Abdulrasheed Maina, former Chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team.

Maina was re-arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on fresh contract scam up to the tune of N738m.

He was arraigned alongside one Ann Igwe Olachi on a nine-count charge of fraud and racketeering.

Maina was accused of receiving stolen property, an offence punishable under Section 317 of the Penal Code Act, Cap 532, vol. 4, Laws of the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria, 2007.

between 2010 and 2011.

The accused both pleaded not guilty when taking their plea before Justice Kutigi.

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