The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arraigned former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, his wife Asabe Bashir, and son Abdulaziz, on money laundering charges.
The trio pleaded not guilty to 16 counts of alleged money laundering, unlawful acquisition of assets, and conspiracy.
The EFCC alleges that Malami and his family members laundered approximately N8.7 billion through various corporate entities and bank accounts between 2022 and 2025.
The charges include concealing the origin of funds, acquiring properties indirectly, and retaining proceeds of unlawful activities.
The case was re-assigned to Justice Joyce Abdulmalik after the previous judge, Justice Emeka Nwite, recused himself.
Malami and his son were remanded at Kuje Correctional Centre, while Asabe was remanded at Suleja Correctional Centre, before being admitted to N500 million bail each.
