The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a company manager, Orbby Vanessa Agwuncha, before the Federal High Court in Abuja for allegedly failing to appoint a compliance desk officer and establish required anti–money laundering structures within her organisation.
Agwuncha, who operates under the business name Bill Interserve Global, appeared before Justice O.A. Egwuata on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. She was arraigned on a two-count charge bordering on violations of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
According to the EFCC, the defendant classed as a Designated Non-Financial Business and Profession (DNFBP) failed between September 26 and October 30, 2023, to develop programmes to combat money laundering and other illegal activities.
The first count alleged that she did not designate a compliance officer at management level, a requirement under Section 10(1)(a) of the Act, an offence punishable under Section 19(2)(b).
The second count accused Agwuncha of failing to establish an internal audit unit to ensure compliance and enforce the provisions of the law, contrary to Section 16(2)(b).
She pleaded not guilty to both charges.
Following her plea, EFCC counsel J.N. Dogonyaro requested the court to fix a trial date to enable the prosecution to present its case. The defence counsel, however, asked the court to grant the defendant bail.
Justice Egwuata granted bail in the sum of ₦50 million, with two sureties in like sum. The sureties must not be below Grade Level 16, must possess verifiable landed property in Abuja with valid Certificates of Occupancy, and must be persons of reputable character.
They are also required to deposit their travel documents with the court and are prohibited from travelling outside the country without approval.
The judge ordered that Agwuncha be remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the fulfilment of her bail conditions.
The case was adjourned to February 16, 2026, for the commencement of trial.