EFCC Re-Arraigns Ex-Skye Bank Chairman, Arrests Two for Visa Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) re-arraigned former Skye Bank chairman Tunde Ayeni over an alleged N15.6 billion fraud. Separately, the EFCC also arrested two individuals in Enugu for an alleged N68 million visa fraud.

22 Jun, 22:22 — 23 Jun, 00:15

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Why this matters

The re-arraignment of a former bank chairman for a substantial alleged fraud highlights ongoing efforts to combat financial corruption in Nigeria's banking sector. Separately, the visa fraud arrests underscore the prevalence of scams targeting individuals seeking opportunities abroad, reflecting broader societal vulnerabilities.

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The EFCC re-arraigned the former Skye Bank chairman, Mr. Ayeni, for alleged N15.6bn fraud.
The re-arraignment occurred after an amended charge and additional proof of evidence were filed.
Mr. Ayeni was previously arraigned on May 4 and remanded in a correctional center in Abuja.

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The former Skye Bank chairman, Mr. Ayeni, was re-arraigned for alleged N15.6bn fraud.

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The re-arraignment took place on June 22, 2026.

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The prosecution filed an amended charge and additional proof of evidence on June 22, 2026.

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Two suspects were arrested in Enugu for an alleged N68m visa fraud.

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The arrest of two suspects in Enugu for an alleged N68m visa fraud involving forged work visas and multiple victims.

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Premium Timescentercenter-leftneutralMostly Factualreports on legal proceedings without commentary

punch-ngcentercenterneutralMostly Factualreports factual details of EFCC arrests

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The coverage is largely factual and procedural, focusing on legal actions by the EFCC without significant political framing or commentary.

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Premium TimesMostly Factual4d ago

EFCC re-arraigns ex-Skye Bank board chairman for alleged N15.6bn fraud

The EFCC earlier arraigned Mr Ayeni on 4 May on 17 counts and ordered his remand in June Correctional Centre in Abuja. The post EFCC re-arraigns ex-Skye Bank board chairman for alleged N15.6bn fraud appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Falmata Daniel

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punch-ngMostly Factual4d ago

Two held in Enugu over N68m visa fraud

The EFCC has arrested two suspects in Enugu for an alleged N68m visa fraud, involving forged work visas and multiple victims. Learn more about the scam. Read More: https://punchng.com/two-held-in-enugu-over-n68m-visa-fraud/

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vanguard-ngMixed4d ago

Alleged N15.6bn fraud: EFCC re-arraigns former Skye Bank chair Ayeni

At the proceedings, prosecution counsel, Abba Muhammed, informed the court that the prosecution had filed an amended charge and additional proof of evidence on June 22, 2026. The post Alleged N15.6bn fraud: EFCC re-arraigns former Skye Bank chair Ayeni appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

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First report: vanguard-ng · 22 Jun, 22:22|Full coverage: 3 · 2h|Window: 2h

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vanguard-ng22 Jun, 22:22First to report

Alleged N15.6bn fraud: EFCC re-arraigns former Skye Bank chair Ayeni

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EFCC re-arraigns ex-Skye Bank board chairman for alleged N15.6bn fraud

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punch-ng23 Jun, 00:15Latest update

Two held in Enugu over N68m visa fraud

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The story initially focused on the re-arraignment of the former bank chairman, but later expanded to include separate EFCC arrests for visa fraud, indicating two distinct operations.

Initial Arraignment and RemandMay 4

Mr. Ayeni was initially arraigned on May 4 and subsequently remanded in a correctional center in Abuja.

Filing of Amended ChargesJune 22, 2026

The prosecution filed an amended charge and additional proof of evidence.

Re-ArraignmentJune 22, 2026

Mr. Ayeni was re-arraigned based on the amended charges.

Visa Fraud ArrestsJune 23, 2026

Two suspects were arrested in Enugu for an alleged N68m visa fraud.

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EFCC Re-Arraigns Ex-Skye Bank Chairman, Arrests Two for Visa Fraud

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EFCC re-arraigns ex-Skye Bank board chairman for alleged N15.6bn fraud

Two held in Enugu over N68m visa fraud

Alleged N15.6bn fraud: EFCC re-arraigns former Skye Bank chair Ayeni

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Alleged N15.6bn fraud: EFCC re-arraigns former Skye Bank chair Ayeni

EFCC re-arraigns ex-Skye Bank board chairman for alleged N15.6bn fraud

Two held in Enugu over N68m visa fraud

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