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Robert Orya Sentenced To 490 Years Imprisonment by SJMag1(op): 2:42pm On Feb 05

A federal high court in Abuja on Thursday, February 5th, sentenced the former managing director of the Nigerian Export-Import (NEXIM) Bank, Robert Orya, to 490 years imprisonment over ₦2.4 billion fraud.

Justice F.E. Messiri delivered the judgment after finding Orya guilty on 49 counts of financial misconduct brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The charges bordered on criminal breach of trust, impersonation, misappropriation, official corruption, fraud, and abuse of office.

The court sentenced Orya to 10 years imprisonment on each of the 49 counts, with the sentences to run consecutively, resulting in a total jail term of 490 years.

Orya served as managing director of NEXIM Bank between 2011 and 2016.

According to EFCC‘s counsel, Samuel Ugwuegbulam, Orya abused his position as managing director by fraudulently obtaining funds from NEXIM Bank through a company, Luxurium Leisure Services Limited, which he incorporated using fictitious names and identities without consent.

Investigations revealed that Orya approved and disbursed loans amounting to over ₦1.36 billion to the company, which remained unpaid for several years after the transactions.

The commission said the scheme formed part of a broader fraud estimated at about ₦2.4 billion.

Orya was arraigned by the anti-graft agency on November 25, 2021, and stood trial following his plea of not guilty to the charges.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.vanguardngr.com/2026/02/n2-4bn-fraud-ex-nexim-md-orya-jailed-490-years/amp/

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Re: Robert Orya Sentenced To 490 Years Imprisonment by Freshandfitpod: 2:44pm On Feb 05

O boy the stealing wasn't worth it, this one na life sentence

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Re: Robert Orya Sentenced To 490 Years Imprisonment by SadiqBabaSani: 3:57pm On Feb 05

I hope some Nigerians who ignorantly criticise EFCC atimes can now see how long it takes to convict just one high profile case

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Re: Robert Orya Sentenced To 490 Years Imprisonment by Dijita: 4:08pm On Feb 05

Freshandfitpod:
O boy the stealing wasn't worth it, this one na life sentence

I think it is going to be served concurrently -10 years, if at all he serve. The next step is for him to dragged it through appeal. I believe that is part of the reason the government wanted to increase the number of judges in high and appeal court. I think the EFCC should have a special court that can render judgement within 6 months to a year.

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Re: Robert Orya Sentenced To 490 Years Imprisonment by Burob: 4:18pm On Feb 05

Freshandfitpod:
O boy the stealing wasn't worth it, this one na life sentence

To run concurrently most probably 10 years, he will be out in 6 years.

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Re: Robert Orya Sentenced To 490 Years Imprisonment by LordviccoDaGuru(m): 4:30pm On Feb 05

Re: Robert Orya Sentenced To 490 Years Imprisonment by Jakumo(m): 5:22pm On Feb 05

I am ready to go to jail for 490 years, if I can at least have the money I stole, when I get out of jail.

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Re: Robert Orya Sentenced To 490 Years Imprisonment by Yelight(m): 5:22pm On Feb 05

He will serve it concurrently, 10 years in all if he's serving at all.

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Re: Robert Orya Sentenced To 490 Years Imprisonment by Willy2025: 5:23pm On Feb 05

Why are we like this in this country? People entrusted with positions of responsibilities turning it to avenue of blind stealing and corruptly enriching themselves

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Re: Robert Orya Sentenced To 490 Years Imprisonment by CSTRR: 5:23pm On Feb 05

Burob:
To run concurrently most probably 10 years, he will be out in 6 years.

I was like, when did Nigeria become a serious country?
It can never disappoint.

Fantastically corrupt hellhole.

Re: Robert Orya Sentenced To 490 Years Imprisonment by Holdup247: 5:23pm On Feb 05

Malami Eyes go first BLUR... Him go think say na indian film... Johnie maa... grin

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Re: Robert Orya Sentenced To 490 Years Imprisonment by Goo0dHardDick: 5:24pm On Feb 05

Jokers!

Sentence yahaya Bello, Dino and others first before we'll take you people serious

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Re: Robert Orya Sentenced To 490 Years Imprisonment by RichBoy247: 5:25pm On Feb 05

Jonathan, Ngozi Iwealla and Sanusi Lamido Sanusi boys ran Nigeria into debts. Evil beings. Ma so Dambo Dasuki shared $2.1 supposedly arms procurement fund. Dazeani Madueke do her own. imPatience Mama Piss Jonathan too no carry small
Billions

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Re: Robert Orya Sentenced To 490 Years Imprisonment by WhiteIverson: 5:25pm On Feb 05

The article says he will serve 10 years each for the 49 counts "consecutively"

So why is everyone saying concurrently?

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Re: Robert Orya Sentenced To 490 Years Imprisonment by Savedday2: 5:25pm On Feb 05

No shaking, Tinubu will soon give him presidential pardon. I trust my guy!

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Re: Robert Orya Sentenced To 490 Years Imprisonment by johngwain: 5:25pm On Feb 05

What of Godswill Akpabio, Orji kalu, thiodore Orji and the rest

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Re: Robert Orya Sentenced To 490 Years Imprisonment by WhiteIverson: 5:26pm On Feb 05

Dijita:
I think it is going to be served concurrently -10 years, if at all he serve. The next step is for him to dragged it through appeal. I believe that is part of the reason the government wanted to increase the number of judges in high and appeal court. I think the EFCC should have a special court that can render judgement within 6 months to a year.

The article says consecutively not concurrently

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Re: Robert Orya Sentenced To 490 Years Imprisonment by Osgilliat(m): 5:26pm On Feb 05

Efcc do this one.. more grease to your elbow.

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Re: Robert Orya Sentenced To 490 Years Imprisonment by simigold: 5:26pm On Feb 05

Justice Messiri no con get Mercy again. Robert's life is now in a mess.

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Re: Robert Orya Sentenced To 490 Years Imprisonment by Kharol1234: 5:26pm On Feb 05

You self why you no join APC

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Re: Robert Orya Sentenced To 490 Years Imprisonment by CSTRR: 5:27pm On Feb 05

He betrayed public trust. He should have been given the death penalty.

Long Jail terms ranging from 25 years and above should be for corruption in the private sector.

That is how to know a serious country that is tired of being poor and underdeveloped.

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Re: Robert Orya Sentenced To 490 Years Imprisonment by Darasimi2505: 5:29pm On Feb 05

This man didn't remit to the appropriate launderers... now, you don suffer your children dem... dem no go see their papa face again... chai... abeg, add 10years join am...

Re: Robert Orya Sentenced To 490 Years Imprisonment by AlwaysPositive: 5:29pm On Feb 05

He should just join APC immediately and start attacking Peter Obi. He will turn a saint immediately.

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Re: Robert Orya Sentenced To 490 Years Imprisonment by kernniejay(m): 5:30pm On Feb 05

I hope those politicians that are also stealing in billions will receive similar judgement.

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Re: Robert Orya Sentenced To 490 Years Imprisonment by ShenTeh(m): 5:30pm On Feb 05

They can never sentence any northerner or politicians like this. Never.

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Re: Robert Orya Sentenced To 490 Years Imprisonment by ogaemma: 5:31pm On Feb 05

It then means Emefiele will be 1000 years in prison.
We need this kind of judgement for Okowa, Yahaya Bello and Malami.

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Re: Robert Orya Sentenced To 490 Years Imprisonment by CSTRR: 5:31pm On Feb 05

AlwaysPositive:
He should just join APC immediately and start attacking Peter Obi. He will turn a saint immediately.

Tinubu's attack dogs will defend him against all odds.

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Re: Robert Orya Sentenced To 490 Years Imprisonment by akingold2: 5:32pm On Feb 05

Is this man a fool? Why didn't he join the APC so that his sins can be washed away and be forgiven?

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Re: Robert Orya Sentenced To 490 Years Imprisonment by OredoPikin2: 5:32pm On Feb 05

RichBoy247:
Jonathan, Ngozi Iwealla and Sanusi Lamido Sanusi boys tan Nigeria into debts. Evil beings. Ma so Dambo Dasuki shared $2.1 supposedly arms procurement fund. Dazeani Madueke do her own. imPatience Mama Piss Jonathan too do her iwnt

just wait till another party takes over
when u start hearing what those in APC are stealing now, this one will be a childs play.

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