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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested ex-socialite Fred Ajudua in Abuja following a Supreme Court order revoking his bail. Ajudua is facing trial for allegedly defrauding Palestinian businessman Zad Abu Zalaf of $1,043,000. The Supreme Court overturned the decision of the Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal that granted Ajudua bail in September 2018. The apex court ordered his remand in a correctional facility and directed the case to be returned to its original trial judge. The fraud case, which dates back to 2005, has faced prolonged delays due to multiple judicial reassignments.