By Kehinde Olasanmi
LAGOS — A Lagos-based businessman was, Tuesday, arraigned before an Ikeja High Court, on a six-count charge of conspiracy and stealing by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

The businessman, Mr Tunde Ajetunmobi, a motor dealer, pleaded not guilty to the charge against him and denied issuing a dud cheque of N25 million to one Gabasky Ventures Nigeria Ltd.

EFCC prosecution counsel, however, urged the court to remand the accused person in prison custody.

Trial judge, Justice Olabisi Akinlade ordered the remand of the accused in Kirikiri prison and adjourned till October 25, 2011 for the hearing of bail application of the accused.