The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abuja Zonal Directorate, on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, arraigned Orbby Vanessa Agwuncha, a company compliance officer, before Justice O.A. Egwuata of the Federal High Court, Abuja, for failing to appoint a compliance officer and develop programmes to combat money laundering and other illegal financial activities.
She faced a two-count charge under the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
Count one alleged: “That you, Orbby Vanessa Agwuncha, trading under the name and style of Bill Interserve Global, a Designated Non-Financial Business and Profession (DNFBP), between 26th September 2023 and 30th October 2023 in Abuja, failed to develop programmes to combat money laundering and other illegal acts, specifically failing to designate a compliance officer at management level, contrary to Section 10(1)(a) of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, and thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 19(2)(b) of the same Act.”
Count two stated: “That you, Orbby Vanessa Agwuncha, trading under the name and style of Bill Interserve Global, a DNFBP, between 26th September 2023 and 30th October 2023 in Abuja, failed to establish an Internal Audit unit to ensure compliance and effectiveness of measures under the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, contrary to Section 16(2)(b) of the same Act, thereby committing an offence.”
Agwuncha pleaded not guilty to both charges. Prosecution counsel, J.N. Dogonyaro, requested a trial date to enable the EFCC to prove its case, while defence counsel sought bail for the defendant.
After hearing both parties, Justice Egwuata granted bail in the sum of ₦50 million, with two sureties each of like sum. The sureties must not be below Grade 16, must possess verifiable landed property in Abuja with a Certificate of Occupancy, and be of reputable character. They are also required to deposit their travel documents with the court and obtain permission to travel outside the country.
The judge ordered that Agwuncha be remanded at Kuje Correctional Facility pending completion of her bail conditions and adjourned the matter until February 16, 2026, for the commencement of trial.
