Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Chief Mike Ozekhome is scheduled to be arraigned before the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja, on Monday, January 26, 2026, over alleged fraud involving a property in London, United Kingdom. Ozekhome faces three counts, including receiving a London property purportedly gifted by Mr. Shani Tali and creating a false Nigerian passport to support fraudulent ownership claims.
The charges were filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), following a petition by anti-corruption activist Olanrewaju Suraj and a judgment from a British property tribunal that implicated Ozekhome.
Key Points:
The case signals heightened scrutiny of high-profile legal professionals and their alleged involvement in transnational asset fraud.
It reflects the Nigerian government’s increasing use of international legal cooperation to pursue corruption cases abroad.
The charges may impact Ozekhome’s professional reputation and standing within the legal community.
The involvement of a UK court judgment underscores the cross-border nature of modern financial and property crimes.
The timing reinforces the current administration’s stated commitment to anti-corruption enforcement, even among elites.
Sources: Punch, Vanguard