Court orders final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to Malami
The judge said claimants failed to prove lawful acquisition, and the EFCC will publish the order so others can show cause.
- On Wednesday, the Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the final forfeiture of about 48 properties linked to former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami.
- The EFCC initially sought the permanent forfeiture of 57 properties valued at N212.8 billion, which it alleged were proceeds of unlawful activities linked to Malami.
- Judge Joyce Abdulmalik relied on Section 17 of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act, ruling that respondents failed to dislodge the "reasonable suspicion" of unlawful acquisition.
- Before the ruling, the court dismissed objections from Malami, his wife, Nana Hadiza Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz Abubakar Malami, regarding properties in Abuja, Kano, Kebbi, and Kaduna states.
- Separate from this civil forfeiture, Malami, his wife, and son face trial on N8.7 billion money laundering charges, though the court clarified this order does not constitute criminal conviction or guilt.
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Alleged Money Laundering: Court orders final forfeiture of Malami's 48 properties
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday ordered the final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to the immediate past Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, who is facing money laundering charges. The court, in a judgment delivered by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, held that the […] The post Alleged Money Laundering: Court orders final forfeiture of Malami’s 48 properties appea…
BREAKING: Court orders final forfeiture of over 48 properties linked to Malami
The judge, ruling on Mr Malami and others' objection to EFCC's request for an order of final fofeiture, held that the issue before the court was not "who owns the property, but how legitimate are the funds used to acquire the properties." The post BREAKING: Court orders final forfeiture of over 48 properties linked to Malami appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Court Orders Final Forfeiture of 48 Properties Linked to Malami
The judge, ruling on Mr Malami and others' objection to EFCC's request for an order of final fofeiture, held that the issue before the court was not "who owns the property, but how legitimate are the funds used to acquire the properties."
EFCC Secures Final Forfeiture Of 48 Properties Linked To Abubakar Malami In 2026 Court Ruling
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured a final court order forfeiting 48 properties linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), to the Federal Government after the Federal High Court in Abuja ruled that the assets were reasonably suspected to have been acquired through proceeds of unlawful activities. The judgment, delivered by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik on Wednesday,…
Abubakar Malami Properties: Full List of 48 Assets Ordered for Forfeiture
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the permanent forfeiture of 48 properties linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), bringing a seven-month legal battle to a head and marking one of the most significant asset recovery rulings against a former Nigerian cabinet member in recent memory. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik delivered the judgment on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, ruling that the Econ…
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