Court Discharges Isabella Oshodin in EFCC Money Laundering Case

The court discharged Isabella Mimi Oshodin, ruling that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt the charges against her, which included 25 counts of conspiracy to commit money laundering and possession of funds linked to criminal activities. The prosecution alleged that the funds were misappropriated from former National Security Adviser Col.

Sambo Dasuki and used to purchase properties in the United States. However, the court noted that the prosecution did not provide sufficient evidence to establish Oshodin's knowledge or intent regarding the alleged unlawful activities.

The court also deemed the prosecution's evidence, including statements and documents, as inadmissible. Oshodin testified that her involvement was legitimate, stemming from her business activities, and she had refunded 180 million naira to the government following an inquiry by the EFCC.

The defense argued that the prosecution failed to establish that the funds were illicit, emphasizing the presumption of innocence and the burden of proof on the prosecution.