EFCC calls 15th witness in Fayose fraud trial

EFCC calls 15th witness in Fayose fraud trial

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Thursday, called its 15th witness in the money laundering trial of a former Governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose.

The witness, Mr Joseph Machleb, was led in examination by the prosecutor, Mr Rotimi Jacobs (SAN).

In his examination in chief, on Thursday, the witness who is not fluent in the English language told the court that he lived in Akure, Ondo State.

He told the court that he works for a construction company known as Samchase Nigeria Ltd., as a mechanic.

When asked if he knew a company called JJ Technical Services Ltd., he answered Yes.

He told the court that the company was jointly incorporated by himself and his elder brother.

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He also told the court that they handed over the company to one Azeez Michelle to solicit contracts for the company.

When quizzed on whether the company was involved in buying of property, he said, “I don’t know anything about that.

“I didn’t authorise Michelle to buy property; I only told him to look for contracts for the company.”

During cross-examination by the defence counsel, Mr Olalekan Ojo (SAN), the witness told the court that he did not authorise in writing, one Azeez Michelle to execute any transaction for the company, JJ Technical Services.

Ojo then asked: “If I give you any document that shows you authorised the same, will you remember?”

EFCC calls 15th witness in Fayose fraud trial