Police Seek Virtual Testimony from US-based Engineer in N152m Fraud Trial

Prosecutors have asked the Federal High Court in Lagos to allow US-based engineer Anthony Ugbebor to testify via video link in the N152 million fraud trial of property developer Olukayode Olusanya. The application, backed by a detailed affidavit, argues that electronic evidence is permitted under court rules and that forcing physical attendance would delay the case. Defence counsels counter that the law mandates in-person testimony and question the credibility of the reasons given for the witness’s absence. Justice Musa Kakaki has adjourned the ruling until May 12, 2026. Olusanya and his company, Oak Homes Ltd, face charges of conspiracy, obtaining money by false pretence, fraud and stealing. They pleaded not guilty in November 2024 to allegations of defrauding Ugbebor over property sales between 2017 and 2020.

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