EFCC Re-arraigns Malami Family on Money Laundering Charges

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arraigned former Attorney General Abubakar Malami, his wife, and son on charges of money laundering. The re-arraignment took place at the Federal High Court in Abuja before Justice Joyc Abdulmalik, following the reassignment of the case due to the withdrawal of Justice Obiora Egwuatu.

The EFCC's lawyer, Jibrin Okutepa, informed the court that the matter was scheduled for the defendants' re-arraignment. During the proceedings, Okutepa applied to correct the charges, specifically changing the amounts in counts 11 and 12 from N325 billion to N325 million and from N120 billion to N120 million, respectively.

The defense lawyer, Joseph Daudu, did not oppose this application. Justice Abdulmalik granted the oral application, and the defendants pleaded not guilty to the 16 counts preferred against them.

The case was previously handled by Justice Emeka Nwite, who sat vacated during the Christmas and New Year break. Malami's son was remanded in Kuje Correctional Centre, while both he and his wife were admitted to bail of N500 million with two sureties.