Facing charges before a Federal High Court in Ilorin are two Chinese nationals, Duan Ya Hong and Xiao Yi, alongside their company Ebuy Concept Limited. The accusations against them revolve around alleged illegal mining activities in Kwara State.
The single count charge they face is related to the possession of solid minerals without the necessary license and the failure to pay royalties to the Federal Government as mandated.
The EFCC revealed this development on Friday via a post on its X handle, indicating that the arraignment took place on Monday, April 22.
According to the post, “In detail, the defendants were arraigned on a single count concerning the possession of solid minerals without a license and the non-payment of royalties to the Federal Government as stipulated by law.”
The charge against them alleges, “That you, Ebuy Trading Worldwide Nig.LTD, Duan Ya Hong, Xiao Yi, in February 2024 at Banni, in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, within the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court, without lawful authority, purchased minerals, specifically 30 tons of minerals transported in a Truck bearing Registration Number JJJ 386 XT, thereby committing an offense, contrary to and punishable under Section 1(8)(b) of the Miscellaneous Offenses Act 1984.”