EFCC Charges Chinese Nationals and Company for Illegal Mining
According to a news report from the EFCC X Handle, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned two Chinese nationals, Duan Ya Hong and Xiao Yi, along with their company, Ebuy Concept Limited, before a Federal High Court in Ilorin. The charges relate to alleged illegal mining activities in Kwara State.
The defendants face a one-count charge, which pertains to possessing solid minerals without a license and failing to pay royalties to the Federal Government as required by law. The arraignment took place on Monday, April 22.
“The charge reads: 'That you, Ebuy Trading Worldwide Nig.LTD, Duan Ya Hong, Xiao Yi, sometime in February 2024 at Banni, in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, within the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court, without lawful authority, purchased minerals to wit; 30 tons of minerals conveyed in a Truck, with Registration Number JJJ 386 XT and thereby committed an offence, contrary to and punishable under Section 1(b) of the Miscellaneous Offences Act 1984'.“
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