Invictus Obi's $11m alleged fraud: Obinwanne Okeke pleads not guilty
Nigeria's Obinwanne Okeke, popularly known as Invictus Obi has pleaded not guilty when he was arraigned on two counts of wire and computer fraud by the the American authorities. Obi who was arraigned before a judge at Virginia federal courthouse waived his right to a speedy trial.
According to reports, the presiding judge declared the case as “complex,” but remanded Okeke in prison until February 18, 2020 when the trial would continue. This came a week after the evidence gathered against him by the FBI was brought before a federal grand jury who recommended him for trial. The grand jury had recommend that upon conviction, Okeke should be made to forfeit at least $11 million in asset and an emerald shaped diamond engagement ring found on him when he was first arrested by federal agents as he was about leaving the U.S. on August 6.
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