Former Benue election chief and 10 others charged in Nigeria over $1.1M fraud.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned the former chairman of the Benue State Independent Electoral Commission, along with 10 others, over allegations of a N1.1 billion fraud. The defendants face charges related to the alleged misappropriation of public funds, with the case proceeding in a Nigerian court. The EFCC stated the investigation uncovered evidence of financial misconduct tied to electoral commission operations.