N2.1bn scam: FG files charges against Dokpesi

Days after his arrest, the Federal Government, on Tuesday, filed a six-count charge bordering on money laundering to the tune of N2.1 billion against the owner of DAAR Communications Plc, Chief Raymond Dokpesi, before a Federal High Court in Abuja.
In the charge, Dokpesi was accused, alongside others, of diverting money meant for purchase of arms and ammunition for Nigerian soldiers.
He was also accused of violating the Money Laundering Act, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Act and Public Procurement Act.
The charge was filed by the EFCC at the registry of the court and marked FHC/ABJ/CR/380/2015.
Joined with Dokpesi in the charge is Daar Holding and Investment Limited.
However, the suit has not been assigned to any judge.
Dokpesi was arrested on December 1 by the EFCC in Abuja.
Also arrested was former National Security Adviser (NSA), Colonel Sambo Dasuki (rtd).
Dasuki was alleged to have given the money to Dokpesi.