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 vehicle fraud.
Mohammed was arraigned by the EFCC Abuja Zonal Directorate on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, before Justice A.M. Abdullahi on a one-count charge bordering on criminal misappropriation and obtaining money by false pretence.
According to the anti-graft agency, Mohammed allegedly received N6.85 million from Ampatech Nigeria Limited between June 10 and 13, 2026, as payment for a black Toyota Camry. The EFCC alleged that he subsequently failed to deliver the vehicle or refund the money to the company.
The commission said the alleged offence contravened Sections 308 and 309 of the Penal Code Law of the Federal Capital Territory. When the charge was read to him, Mohammed pleaded not guilty.
Following the plea, EFCC prosecutor G.G. Gajere asked the court to allow the prosecution to commence the trial. Defence counsel Ibrahim Jibril, however, informed the court that he had filed a bail application and had served the prosecution. He also made an oral application seeking his client’s release on bail.
After hearing from both parties, Justice Abdullahi ordered Mohammed to be remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending further proceedings. The court adjourned the matter until September 24, 2026, for commencement of trial.
The case followed a petition by Mohammed Ahmed Patigi of Ampatech Nigeria Limited, who alleged that the money was paid to Mohammed for the purchase of the Toyota Camry but the vehicle was neither supplied nor was the payment refunded.
The case highlights the role of the EFCC in investigating alleged financial crimes and recovering funds where wrongdoing is established. However, Mohammed has pleaded not guilty, meaning the allegations remain to be tested through the judicial process.
The matter is expected to return to the FCT High Court on September 24 for trial.
