EFCC Arraigns Three Over Alleged ₦18.2 Million Tunde Ednut Impersonation Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned three men in Abuja over an alleged ₦18.2 million fraud involving the impersonation of Nigerian blogger and influencer Tunde Ednut.

The defendants are Raymond Charles Yafetus, Auwal Ibrahim and Babangida Yahaya Ibrahim. They appeared before the Federal High Court in Abuja on October 15, 2026.

What Is the Allegation?

According to the EFCC, the defendants allegedly impersonated Tunde Ednut between April and June 2026 and used the assumed identity to open bank accounts.

The commission alleged that they obtained a total of ₦18,264,700 from unsuspecting members of the public through the scheme.

The charges include alleged cybercrime, conspiracy, impersonation and obtaining money by false pretence.

Defendants Plead Not Guilty

The defendants pleaded not guilty when the charges were read to them.

Following their arraignment, the court ordered that they be remanded at Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja.

Justice S. O. Ibrahim adjourned the case until November 17, 2026, for further proceedings.

Conclusion

The case remains before the court. The allegations have not yet been proven, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty by the court.

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