Ex International, Efe Sodje & Brothers Undergo Prosecution For Fraud After 3yrs Investigation In UK

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Four of the Sodje siblings, Efe, Sam, Bright and Stephen have been charged to court in the UK for fraud related crimes.‬

‪The former footballer and three of his brothers were arraigned following a long-running investigation into a charity they run.

‪They are all to appear in court next month.
“Sodje and his brothers Efe, Stephen and Bright were charged with fraudulent trading following a probe by the National Crime Agency into allegations of irregularities at the Sodje Sports Foundation (SSF).‬

‪“As a registered charity, the SSF enjoyed tax exemptions and other benefits.‬

‪“Sam Sodje was born in Greenwich, south east London, but played at international level for Nigeria, from where his family originates.‬

‪“Efe Sodje, 44, represented Nigeria in the 2000 African Cup of Nations and the 2002 World Cup.‬

‪“He played as a defender for Luton Town, Colchester United, Crewe Alexandra, Huddersfield Town, Yeovil Town, Southend United, Gillingham and Bury.‬

‪“Bright Sodje, 50, used to play rugby league for Sheffield Eagles, Wakefield Wildcats and Hull KR.

‬“Sam and Stephen Sodje, 42, both of Abbey Wood, south east London, Efe Sodje, of Gatley, Cheshire, and Bright Sodje, from Sale, also in Cheshire, have all been charged with fraudulent trading.‬

‪“An NCA spokesman said: ‘Four people have been charged with fraud offenses after an investigation by the National Crime Agency.‬

‪“Bright, Efetobore, Samuel and Stephen Sodje were charged with fraudulent trading and bailed until November 14 when they will appear at Westminster Magistrates Court.‬

‪‘The four were arrested on July 13 after a three-year NCA investigation into alleged irregularities at the Sodje Sports Foundation.’”‬

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