Nigeria, March 10 -- The Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has adjourned indefinitely the trial of Lagos socialite Fred Ajudua over an alleged $1,043,000 fraud.

The trial judge, Mojisola Dada, took the decision on Monday after striking out a motion filed by the defence and opting to await the outcome of a pending appeal at the Supreme Court.

According to a statement shared with PREMIUM TIMES on Tuesday by the spokesperson of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Dele Oyewale, the judge ruled after hearing submissions from both the defence and prosecution.

The EFCC is prosecuting Mr Ajudua for allegedly defrauding a Palestinian businessman, Zad Abu Zalaf, of $1,043,000 under false pretences.

At Monday's proceedings, defenc...