Former Taraba Governor Darius Ishaku Granted N150 Million Bail in N27 Billion Fraud Case
Former Taraba Governor Darius Ishaku and Bello Yero granted N150 million bail each in N27 billion fraud case. Both face charges of conspiracy and illegal fund diversion
A High Court in the Federal Capital Territory, Maitama, has granted bail to former Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku, and a former Permanent Secretary, Bello Yero, with bail set at N150 million each. They are both on trial for their alleged role in a N27 billion fraud case involving the diversion of public funds.
Both pleaded not guilty to the charges of conspiracy, criminal breach of trust, and misappropriation of N1.138 billion. The court granted bail after the prosecution did not oppose it, and the trial is set to continue on November 4.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested Ishaku and Yero in connection to the alleged misuse of funds during their time in office between 2015 and 2019.
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