ICPC Files Three-Count Criminal Charge Against Mike Ozekhome (SAN) Over Alleged Fraud, Forgery in UK London Property Dispute
Abuja, Nigeria – January 18, 2026 The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has formally filed a three-count criminal charge against prominent Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Chief Mike Ozekhome, over allegations of fraud, forgery, and corrupt receipt of property linked to a disputed residential building in London, United Kingdom. The charge, marked FCT/HC/CR/010/26 and dated January 16, 2026, was filed at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, by ICPC prosecutors led by Osuobeni Akponimisingha (Head, High Profile Prosecution Department) and Ngozi Onwuka (Assistant Chief Legal Officer), on behalf of the Attorney-General of the Federation. Ozekhome, aged 68 and residing at No. 53 Nile Street, Maitama, Abuja, is named as the sole defendant. The allegations stem from a September 11, 2025, judgment by the UK First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) in case REF/2023/0155 (Tali Shani v Chief...