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Mustapha Mohammed, CEO of MB Lugga Global Travels, faces charges for defrauding Hajj pilgrims of N144 million. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) alleges he fraudulently obtained funds for Hajj services that were never provided. Additional fraud claims worth over N120 million have also emerged.

Mustapha Mohammed, the CEO of MB Lugga Global Travels and Tours, was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Gombe over allegations of defrauding Hajj pilgrims. Mohammed is accused of obtaining over N144 million from several individuals for services related to the 2024 Ramadan Lesser Hajj in Saudi Arabia, including flight tickets, visas, and accommodation.

The EFCC claims that Mohammed, along with an accomplice, Nazifi Sale Idris (who is currently on the run), deceived Hamza Ibrahim Maina and Ibrahim Arabia, collecting N97 million and N29 million, respectively. The charges state that the funds were fraudulently acquired through Mohammed's personal Access Bank account, under the pretense of securing Hajj-related services, which he had no intention of providing. Additional fraud allegations from other complainants, totaling over N120 million, have surfaced, further complicating his case.

Despite pleading guilty, Mohammed's bail application was opposed by the prosecution, citing concerns about him fleeing the country. The court has adjourned the case and ordered that Mohammed remain in custody while the bail application is considered. His case highlights the growing concerns over fraudulent activities targeting pilgrims preparing for religious trips.