An Abuja High Court on Thursday issued a warrant for the arrest of a Polish woman, Mrs Dora Gilmaska, who is standing trial for a N9 million scam.
Justice Abubakar Umar issued the warrant at the resumed hearing of the case on Thursday as Gilmaska failed to appear before the court.
The EFCC is prosecuting Gilmaska, the Executive Officer of Icon Media and Marketing Agency Ltd, for allegedly forging and issuing a dud cheque of N9 million to one Tayo Olugbemi in 2012.
The judge issued the warrant as counsel to the accused, Mr Chris Okoye, did not offer any reason why his client failed to appear in court.
Umar said when arrested, Gilmaska should be kept in the custody of the EFCC till October 8, being the next date of hearing.
The judge also fixed Oct. 8 for adoption of final written addresses by prosecution and defendant counsel.
Earlier, EFCC counsel, Mr Sam Ugwuegulam, told the court that the case was slated for adoption of final written addresses.
However, counsel to the accused urged the court to adjourn following the absence of his client.
Okoye said that his client had not communicated to him her reason for not attending the trial.