Nigerian Copyright Commission accuses MTN Nigeria CEO Karl Toriola of copyright infringement involving unauthorized ringtones (2010-2017).

Nigerian Copyright Commission accuses MTN Nigeria Communications' CEO Karl Toriola of evading service in a copyright infringement case involving the use of unauthorized soundtracks as callback ringtones. NCC alleges MTN, Toriola, and others violated the Copyright Act between 2010-2017. The case has been adjourned to June 27 for arraignment, with the court advising the MTN lawyer to ensure his clients are served with the processes.