Nigeria: Court Convicts Former Minister of Fraud
Justice James Omotosho said the EFCC proved the former power minister diverted public funds through Bureau de Change operators and cronies.
- On Thursday, the Federal High Court in Abuja convicted former Minister of Power Saleh Mamman of money laundering, finding him complicit in the illegal diversion of public funds totaling about N33.8 billion.
- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission alleged Mamman conspired with ministry staff to siphon about N22 billion from the Zungeru and Mambilla Hydro Electric Power projects, with funds laundered through BDCs.
- During the trial, the EFCC produced 17 witnesses and tendered 43 exhibits to substantiate charges, including a $655,700 cash payment Mamman made for property in Abuja without using a financial institution.
- Although Mamman was absent from the proceedings, defense lawyer Mohammed Ahmed stated his whereabouts remain unknown since last Tuesday; consequently, the court deferred sentencing and the EFCC applied for a warrant of arrest.
- Justice Omotosho criticized Mamman for prioritizing personal gain over creating a lasting legacy in the power sector, stating, "Little wonder that Nigerians have remained in darkness till today.
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UPDATED: Court convicts ex-power minister Mamman for money laundering
Nigeria’s ex-power minister, Saleh Mamman, has been convicted in absentia on money laundering charges related to diverting funds from power projects. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-convicts-ex-power-minister-mamman-for-money-laundering/
Nigeria: Court Convicts Former Minister of Fraud
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Thursday convicted a former Minister of Power, Mr Saleh Mamman, of 12 counts of fraud and money laundering, charges preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Court convicts ex-Power Minister of N33.8bn fraud
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday convicted the former Minister of Power, Mr Saleh Mamman, over allegations bordering on money laundering offences. Although Mamman was conspicuously absent in court, Justice James Omotosho, in the judgment, held that the EFCC had been able to established the 12-count amended charge against the defendant beyond reasonable. “The prosecution has established that, at least, N22 billion naira was siphoned by…
Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman convicted for money laundering
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Thursday convicted a former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, on 12 counts of fraud and money laundering. The charges were preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. In a judgment delivered by Justice James Omotosho, the court said it was satisfied that the anti-graft agency had successfully established the former minister’s culpability beyond reasonable doubt. The Federal…
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