The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday ordered the remand of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the hearing and determination of his bail application
Justice Emeka Nwite also directed that Malami’s co-defendants—his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, and one of his wives, Bashir Asabe—be remanded alongside him.
The order followed submissions from the defence team, led by Joseph Daudu (SAN), and the prosecution, represented by Ekele Iheneacho (SAN).
Malami and his co-defendants face a 16-count money laundering charge brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The commission alleges that the trio conspired at various times to conceal, retain, and disguise proceeds of unlawful activities amounting to several billions of naira.
According to the charge sheet, the alleged offences occurred over several years and involved using companies and bank accounts to launder funds, retaining cash as collateral for loans, and acquiring high-value properties in Abuja, Kano, and other locations.
The EFCC further claims that some of these alleged crimes were committed while Malami was serving as Attorney-General of the Federation, in violation of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2011 (as amended), and the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
Follow Us on Facebook – @LadunLiadi; Instagram – @LadunLiadi; Twitter – @LadunLiadi; Youtube – @LadunLiadiTV for updates
, at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the hearing and determination of his bail application.){kind=link}
Lobatan