The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has initiated a legal battle against former Anambra South Senator, Andy Uba, accusing him of involvement in a N400 million fraud scheme. The charge, filed before the Federal High Court Abuja, was brought about after a petition by George Uboh, who claims to have been defrauded by Uba and his associates.

Justice Inyang Ekwo, presiding over the case, has set the date for Uba’s arraignment on February 18, 2025. Along with Uba, two other individuals—Crystal Chidinma Uba and Benjamin Etu—are also named as defendants in the case.

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The case centers around a fraudulent claim allegedly made by Uba and his co-defendants, including a person identified as Hajiya Fatima, who remains at large. According to the police, the group falsely promised George Uboh that they could secure the position of Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for anyone who could pay N400 million.

The police charge suggests that the defendants knew the claim was untrue, and they are now facing legal consequences for conspiracy and advance fee fraud under the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud-Related Offenses Act 2006.

The case has attracted significant attention, with the IGP’s action underscoring the ongoing efforts to combat fraud and corruption in the country.