Court Admits Exhibits Against Malami in Money Laundering Case

The Federal High Court in Abuja has admitted nine exhibits against former Attorney General and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami, his wife Hajia Bashir Asab, and their son Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami in a money laundering case. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting the family on 16 counts of conspiracy, procurement, disguise, concealment, and laundering of proceeds from unlawful activities totaling approximately ₦8,713,923,759.49, in violation of the Money Laundering Prevention and Prohibition Act 2022.

The exhibits, presented by the EFCC, include documentary evidence related to several bank accounts linked to the defendants. The court, presided over by Justice Joyc Abdulmalik, scheduled the next hearing for March 12, 2026, after defense counsel Joseph Daudu requested time to study the admitted exhibits for cross-examination.

The trial will continue as the prosecution provides detailed transaction information related to the accounts.