Proceedings in the criminal case instituted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against Victor Osayamen Sunday were stalled on Monday, November 9, 2026, at Criminal Court 2, Benin City, following the absence of the case file.
The matter, presided over by Honourable Justice William A. Aziegbenhin, could not proceed after it emerged that Criminal Court 1 had requested the case file, leaving it unavailable before the presiding judge.
The development caused some tension in the courtroom as the parties awaited clarification on the whereabouts of the file. The court subsequently directed the parties to return on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, for an update and possible arraignment of the defendant.
Sunday is facing a four count charge filed by the EFCC over allegations of stealing and fraudulent conversion of company funds while serving as an accountant with UYI Technical Services Limited.
According to the charge, the alleged offences were committed in Benin City, Edo State, between 2023 and 2025.
The prosecution alleged that the defendant fraudulently converted a total of ₦55,339,200 belonging to the company. The amount comprises ₦21,619,200, ₦32,325,000, ₦1,045,000 and ₦350,000 across the four counts.
The charges were brought under Sections 287(1)(b) and (c), and punishable under Section 294(7) of the Criminal Law of Edo State, 2022.
The EFCC was represented by U. K. Bello, Esq., while the defendant was represented by Magdalene, Esq. The nominal complainant, UYI Technical Services Limited, was represented by E. O. Afolabi, SAN, Douglas Ogbankwa, Esq., and other counsel.
The prosecution is said to have lined up seven witnesses, including representatives of the nominal complainant, to testify in the case.
The matter is expected to come up on November 10, 2026, when the court is expected to receive an update on the case file and possibly take the defendant’s plea.
Written by Enitan Mudashiru
