Fuji Musician Faces Court Over Alleged N21 Million Fraud in Lagos

A Fuji musician named Felix Osagie appeared in a Lagos court on Thursday, facing charges related to an alleged fraud of over N21 million. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) brought the case before Justice Ismail Ijelu at the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja.

According to the EFCC, Osagie is accused of stealing and obtaining money under false pretenses. The allegations state that he fraudulently took N21,250,000 from a man named Joseph Oguche in 2020. Osagie pleaded not guilty to all charges against him.

During the court proceedings, the prosecutor, Lamido Ochuko, requested a trial date and asked for Osagie to be held in a correctional facility. However, Osagie’s lawyer, Sunday Afolabi, mentioned that he had submitted a bail request, citing Osagie’s health issues, including diabetes, which he claimed had worsened while in EFCC custody.

The prosecution opposed the bail request, arguing that Osagie had previously failed to appear in court after being granted bail in July 2026. They also indicated plans to call four witnesses during the trial.

In response, Justice Ijelu granted bail to Osagie, setting the amount at N10 million. The judge required that two sureties, who must be blood relatives of Osagie, also provide proof of income and tax payments to the Lagos State Government. Osagie was ordered to deposit his international passport and was prohibited from leaving Nigeria.

The case has been adjourned until December 16, 2026, for trial.