COURT ADMITS NINE EXHIBITS IN EFCC TRIAL OF EX-AGF MALAMI, FAMILY OVER ALLEGED ₦8.7BN MONEY LAUNDERING

COURT ADMITS NINE EXHIBITS IN EFCC TRIAL OF EX-AGF MALAMI, FAMILY OVER ALLEGED ₦8.7BN MONEY LAUNDERING A Federal High Court in Abuja has admitted nine documentary exhibits in the ongoing Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) trial of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, alongside his wife and son, over alleged ₦8.7 billion money laundering offences. The exhibits were accepted as evidence despite objections from the defence team, marking a significant step forward in the high-profile corruption case.

• The exhibits were tendered by an EFCC prosecution witness
• The court admitted them as Exhibits D1 to D9
• Documents include bank records, account opening forms, and transaction statements linked to companies allegedly connected to the defendants
• The trial is being heard at the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja

Justice Joyce Abdulmalik is presiding over the case.

• Malami, his wife Hajia Bashir Asabe, and son Abdulaziz Abubakar Malami were involved in a ₦8.7 billion money laundering scheme
• Funds were allegedly moved through multiple companies linked to the family
• The money was suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities
• Transactions reportedly occurred between 2012 and 2023 through various corporate accounts

The defendants are facing a 16-count charge including conspiracy, concealment,

According to testimony presented in court

The defence counsel objected to the admissibility of the documents, arguing

• Issues of relevance and proper foundation
• Need for further examination before cross-examination

However, the court ruled in favour of the prosecution and admitted the exhibits.

• Admission of documentary evidence strengthens the prosecution’s case
• The trial is still in its early evidentiary stage
• Final determination will depend on cross-examination and defence rebuttal

The case has been adjourned for continuation of hearing, with expectations that

• More witnesses will be called by the EFCC
• Defence will challenge financial traceability claims
• Court proceedings may extend over several months due to complexity The admission of nine exhibits marks a key milestone in the ₦8.7 billion alleged money laundering trial involving former AGF Abubakar Malami and family members, as the court continues to examine financial records and witness testimonies.