JUST IN: Court Orders Remand of Ex-AGF Malami, Son, and Wife at Kuje Prison

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), along with his son, Abubakar Malami, and one of his wives, Bashir Asabe, at Kuje Correctional Centre. The remand will continue pending the hearing and determination of their bail application.

Justice Emeka Nwite issued the order on Tuesday following arguments from both the defence, led by Joseph Daudu (SAN), and the prosecution, represented by Ekele Iheneacho (SAN).

The trio faces a 16-count charge of money laundering filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According to the EFCC, the defendants allegedly conspired to conceal, retain, and disguise proceeds of unlawful activities totaling several billions of naira.

The commission claims the alleged offences occurred over several years and involved the use of corporate entities and bank accounts to launder funds, retention of cash as loan collateral, and acquisition of high-value properties across Abuja, Kano, and other locations.

Some of the alleged activities are reported to have taken place while Malami served as Attorney-General, in violation of provisions under the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act 2011 (as amended) and the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022.

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