A witness told the Federal High Court Abuja that funds were transferred to Abubakar Malami through a hotel account linked to his wife as his ₦9 billion money laundering trial continues.
A compliance officer has told the Federal High Court Abuja that funds were repeatedly transferred to former Attorney-General of the Federation Abubakar Malami through a hotel account allegedly controlled by his wife.
The witness said the account, operated by Meethaq Hotels Limited with Malami’s wife as sole signatory, recorded several transfers to Malami in 2024, including ₦14 million, ₦24 million and ₦12.5 million, as prosecutors outlined details of financial movements linked to the alleged scheme.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is prosecuting Malami, his wife and his son over a 16-count charge involving conspiracy and laundering of about ₦9 billion, with the court adjourning proceedings to April 20 for continuation of hearing.
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