Suspect fakes own death certificate to evade prosecution

One Ajari Oghenekewe accused by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission of presenting a fake death certificate to evade investigation, on Tuesday appeared before a Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, Osun State.

The defendant was arraigned on three counts bordering on attempt to defraud and presentation of fake death certificate to EFCC while being investigated.

The prosecutor, Usman Muritala, while addressing the court, explained that the defendant through one Felix Iyekute presented fake death certificate to the EFCC, Ibadan Zonal Office, while undergoing investigation.

Muritala also said the defendant forged the identity card of Mikano International Limited, using the name, Emefiele Smart, which he presented to Fidelity Bank, Ile Ife branch, with the intention to defraud. (Punch)

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