Thirty-Year-Old Abuja Resident Arraigned For Alleged N742,000 Embezzlement Following Internal Audit Indictment

Uteh Monday faces trial in Abuja for allegedly diverting N742,000 from his employer, a crime discovered during a financial audit.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 25, 2026, 10:28 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Peoples Gazette

Arraignment In Asokoro Over Financial Misconduct

A 30-year-old man, identified as Uteh Monday, has been brought before a Magistrates’ Court in Asokoro, Abuja, to answer for his alleged involvement in a fraud scheme totaling N742,000. The defendant, a resident of the New Nyanya area, was formally arraigned on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. The legal proceedings commenced with a two-count charge brought against him, specifically focusing on the criminal breach of trust and cheating under the Nigerian penal code.

Audit Report Reveals Criminal Diversion Of Funds

The prosecution’s case rests heavily on an internal audit report that initially flagged the financial irregularities. Police prosecutor Helen Ochai told the court that the alleged offenses took place in November 2024. According to the charges, the defendant is accused of systematically diverting the sum of N742,000 from his principal’s account directly into his own personal bank account. This discrepancy remained undetected until the formal audit process indicted the defendant, prompting a deeper investigation into his activities.

Confession And Legal Plea During Investigation

During the court session, the prosecutor alleged that Mr. Monday had already confessed to the crime during the preliminary police investigation. Despite this claim by the prosecution, the defendant entered a plea of not guilty to both counts when they were read to him in the courtroom. This plea officially moves the case toward a full trial phase where the prosecution will be required to present evidence and testimony to substantiate the findings of the audit report.