Job scam: Andy Uba refunds N400m after prosecution by IGP

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has withdrawn the fraud charge filed against the former senator representing Anambra South, Andy Uba, and Benjamin Etu, after the refund of the disputed N400 million to the nominal complaint, Dr George Uboh.

The IGP’s lawyer, Aminu Abdullahi, on Thursday, November 6, 2025, informed Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja that the money in dispute had been paid by the defendants.

When the matter was called for the arraignment of Uba and Etu, Abdullahi told the court that the prosecution had filed a notice of discontinuance following an amicable settlement of the issue by parties.

The lawyer said a notice of discontinuance was filed pursuant to Section 108(5) of Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015 and urged the court to terminate any further proceedings into the case forthwith.

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Abdullahi disclosed that the suspects and the complainant have amicably resolved and settled all disputes, claims, and liabilities connected with the transaction.

The defence lawyer, C.F. Odiniru, did not oppose the application for withdrawal of the case.

Uba and other defendants were accused of obtaining by false pretence, by making a presentation to Uboh that they had perfected ways for the appointment of the Managing Director of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to any interested persons who could afford N400 million.

“A presentation which you know is not true and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 8 and punishable under Section 1 (3) of the Advance Fee Fraud and other Fraud Related offences Act, 2006,” the charge read.

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