The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to arraign famous lawyer, Ricky Tarfa on a two- count charge bordering on obstruction of justice and attempting to pervert the course of justice.
The Senior Advocate of Nigeria was arrested on Friday by operatives of the EFCC in Lagos, where he allegedly hid two suspects – Nazaire Sorou Gnanhoue and Modeste Finagnon, both Beninoise – in his Mercedes Benz Sports Utility car.
He is therefore being charged for shielding them from arrest and prosecution.
The suspects were alleged to have fraudulently converted some sophisticated manufacturing equipment belonging to Rana Prestige Nigeria Limited for their own personal use.
They are also being investigated for alleged tax evasion running.
An operative of the Commission who was officially detailed to effect their arrest was reportedly prevented from carrying out his duty by Tarfa.
