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  • Judge’s absence stalls Chinese tyre importers’ trial

    Judge’s absence stalls Chinese tyre importers’ trial

    The absence of Justice Mojisola Olatoregun-Ishola on Wednesday stalled the trial of two Chinese and a Nigerian who allegedly imported sub-standard tyres worth N5 billion into the country.

    The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) charged Taolung Shen (36) and Xu Jimg Yao (22) with four- count charge of sub-standard tyres importation.

    They were charged with Chinedu Madubuike and two companies – Sino Nigeria Import and Export Limited and Nedeca International Limited.

    The complainant – Federal Republic of Nigeria – told the Federal High Court that the defendants conspired to import tyres that did not meet relevant industrial standards.

    The prosecution said they stuffed various tyres sizes into one, which makes them unfit for purpose.

    The trial was billed to resume on Wednesday, but the judge adjourned the case because she was handling another assignment.

    It was learnt that Justice Olatoregun-Ishola went to represent the Chief Judge at an event.

    The defendants were also accused of failing to furnish returns on the condition of the imported tyres as required by law, an offence contrary to under Section 32(1) of the SON Act and punishable under same.

    Madubuike, who was listed as the fifth defendant, was arraigned in absentia.

    The alleged offence is contrary to sections 320 (2)(b) and 518 (2) of the Criminal Code Act 2004.

    It also violates Section 26(2)(b)(iii) of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) Act No. 14, 2015 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.

    According to the AGF, the alleged offence was committed in Lagos.

    The defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges and were granted bail.

    The case has been adjourned till November 9.

  • Chinese importers of fake ‘tyres’ granted bail

    The Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday granted two Chinese importers bail for N10 million following their arraignment for alleged importation of sub-standard tyres worth N5 billion.

    The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) charged Taolung Shen (36) and Xu Jimg Yao (22) with four- count charge of the offence.

    They were arraigned with Chinedu Madubuike and two companies – Sino Nigeria Import and Export Limited and Nedeca International Limited.

    Justice Mojisola Olatoregun granted them bail in the sum of N10 million with two sureties each in like sum.

    The judge said they should submit their international passports and residential permits to the court’s Deputy Chief Registrar.

    The judge also ordered the companies to submit N10million bond each.

    She warned the defence counsel against producing “professional sureties” before the court.

    The Federal Government accused the defendants of conspiring to import tyres that did not meet industrial standards.

    The prosecution said they stuffed various tyre sizes into one, which makes them unfit for usage.

    The alleged offence is contrary to sections 320 (2)(b) and 518 (2) of the Criminal Code Act 2004.

    It also violated Section 26(2)(b)(iii) of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) Act No. 14, 2015 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.

    The defendants were also accused of failing to furnish returns on the condition of the imported tyres as required by law, an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 32(1) of the SON Act.

    According to the AGF, the alleged offence was committed last month in Lagos.

    Justice Olatoregun adjourned until May 15 for trial.

  • Fake tyres: Chinese importers arraigned

    The Federal Government on Monday arraigned two Chinese and a Nigerian at the Federal High Court in Lagos for alleged importation of sub-standard tyres worth N5billion.

    The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) charged Taolung Shen (36) and Xu Jimg Yao (22) with four- count charge of sub-standard tyres importation.

    They were charged with Chinedu Madubuike and two companies – Sino Nigeria Import and Export Limited and Nedeca International Limited.

    The complainant – Federal Republic of Nigeria – accused them of conspiring to import tyres that did not meet relevant industrial standards.

    The prosecution said they stuffed various tyres sizes into one, which makes them unfit for usage.

    The alleged offence is contrary to sections 320 (2) (b) and 518 (2) of the Criminal Code Act 2004.

    It also violates Section 26(2) (b) (iii) of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) Act No. 14, 2015 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.

    According to the AGF, the alleged offence was committed last month in Lagos.

    The defendants were also accused of failing to furnish returns on the condition of the imported tyres as required by law, an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 32(1) of the SON Act.

    Madubuike, who was listed as the fifth defendant, was arraigned in absentia.

    His lawyer, Mr. Napoleon Nwachukwu, said his client was very sick.

    The charges were interpreted to the Chinese by Mr. Fred Guichu Zhong of the Chinese High Commission.

    The defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges.

    Prosecution counsel, Mr. Yusuff Lawan, said he would call four witnesses to prove the case.

    Defence counsel, Victor Opara, said he had two bail applications for his clients.

    Moving the applications, said the defendants would make themselves available for trial.

    But Lawan urged the court to refuse the bail applications.

     

  • Fake tyre: Absence of interpreter stalls Chinese importers’ arraignment

    The absence of an interpreter on Wednesday stalled the arraignment of two Chinese and a Nigerian at the Federal High Court in Lagos for alleged fake tyre importation.

    The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) charged Taolung Shen (36) and Xu Jimg Yao (22) with four- count charge of sub-standard tyres’ importation.

    Prosecution counsel, Babatunde Alajogun, prayed Justice Mojisola Olatoregun to allow the charge dated March 3 to be read to the accused.

    But defence counsel, Victor Opara, said the first and second defendants do not speak English.

    “I normally discuss with them by means of an interpreter,” he said.

    When the judge asked Alajogun why he did not arrange for an interpreter, the lawyer said he assumed the defendants could speak English.

    Justice Olatoregun chided Alajogun for not bringing an interpreter.

    She said: “It was at your request that we took the case today because you said they had been in custody, so why are you not ready? Did you ask if they could speak English? Are you not supposed to ask?”

    The judge said it was not be fair to arraign them yet, adding “they are expected to understand the charge. They are expected to follow the proceedings. That’s when you would have fulfilled the legal requirements.”

    When Alajogun applied that the accused persons be remanded in prison pending when an interpreter is brought, the judge refused.

    “I will not. They will go back to where they came from. I don’t persecute people here,” she said.

    Opara promised to bring an interpreter from the Chinese consulate.

    “I undertake to produce an acceptable interpreter from the Consulate within 24 hours,” he said.

    The defendants were charged with Chinedu Madubuike and two companies – Sino Nigeria Import and Export Limited and Nedeca International Limited.

    The complainant – Federal Republic of Nigeria – accused them of conspiring to import tyres that did not meet relevant industrial standards.

    The prosecution said they stuffed various sizes of tyres into one which makes them unsuitable for uses.

    The alleged offence is contrary to sections 320 (2)(b) and 518 (2) of the Criminal Code Act 2004 and Section 26(2)(b)(iii) of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) Act No. 14, 2015 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.

    According to the AGF, the alleged offence was committed last month in Lagos.