JUST IN: Former AGF Abubakar Malami Remanded in Kuje Prison Over N9 Billion Money Laundering Charge

 

Former AGF Abubakar Malami Remanded in Kuje Prison Over N9 Billion Money Laundering Charge

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The Federal Government, through the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), today officially arraigned the former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, before a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja.

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According to reports from The Nigeria Tribune, Malami was arraigned on a 16-count charge alongside his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, and a third associate, Hajia Asabe Bashir.

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The EFCC alleges that the trio conspired to conceal and launder approximately N9 Billion between 2015 and 2025. The funds were reportedly funneled through various companies to acquire luxury properties in high-end areas of Abuja.

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Upon being read the charges, Malami and his co-defendants pleaded not guilty to all counts. Despite an application for bail by their defense team, Justice Emeka Nwite ordered that the former AGF be remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre until the determination of the bail application.

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This arraignment follows a recent decision by the FCT High Court which dismissed a summons for bail filed by Malami, ruling that his detention by the EFCC was based on a valid remand order.