The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has closed its case against a former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Paul Usoro, SAN, who is standing trial before Justice Rilwan Aikawa of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos for alleged N1.4 billion fraud.
The EFCC charged Usoro with a 10-count charge bordering on money laundering.
At Thursday’s sitting, the prosecuting counsel, Uduak Kufre, after presenting the last witness, told the court that the prosecution was pleased with the evidence it has presented before the court against the defendant.
Responding, lead defence counsel, Effiong O. Effiong, SAN, informed the court of the defendant’s intention to file a no-case submission.
Justice Aikawa, thereafter, adjourned till March 12, 2021 for the adoption of the no-case submission.