Malami, Son, Wife Granted ₦1 Billion Bail in Money Laundering Case

In a high-stakes money laundering case, the former Attorney General of Nigeria, Malami, his son Abdulaziz, and wife Hajia Bashir Asab were granted ₦1.5 billion bail by the Federal High Court in Abuja. The case involves allegations of unlawful acquisition and concealment of public funds amounting to billions.

Malami, who served in the Justice Ministry until 2023, faces 16 counts of money laundering charges brought by the EFCC. The trio is accused of laundering public funds through various companies and bank accounts.

The court imposed stringent bail conditions, including surrendering passports and property documents.