Businessman Collapses in Court During Money Laundering Trial

Nigeria: Sunday Okorie, a businessman facing charges of money laundering and currency scam, collapsed in court on Wednesday during his trial at the Federal High Court in Lagos

Okorie, who was arrested on March 19, 2025, had been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on four counts of alleged money laundering and currency scam before Justice Deinde Dipeolu.

The trial commenced at 8:30 am, but Okorie suddenly collapsed when he was called into the dock for his charge to be re-read to him. He had pleaded not guilty to the charges and was remanded in custody pending the outcome of his trial. The incident occurred just a day after Okorie’s arraignment, when the court had agreed to a short date and an accelerated trial. The case is ongoing, with the court set to reconvene at a later date.

By Taiwo olatinwo/ March 26, 2025