₦6 Billion Fraud Case: Bank Employee Reveals Evidence Against Mompha

₦6 Billion Fraud Case: Bank Employee Reveals Evidence Against Mompha

The trial of social media celebrity Ismaila Mustapha, known as Mompha, progressed on Monday with significant developments. Fidelity Bank’s compliance officer, Ezekoli Ozoemenam, testified about an account allegedly linked to Mompha, providing critical details regarding transactions and documents.

The trial, focused on charges of laundering ₦6 billion, took place at the Special Offences Court in Ikeja. Ozoemenam, serving as the fourth prosecution witness, was led by EFCC lawyer Suleiman Suleiman in presenting evidence.

Following the testimony, the prosecution requested the court’s permission to admit the bank documents as evidence. Defense counsel Kolawole Salami did not immediately contest the documents but suggested future objections might arise.

Additionally, the prosecution sought a witness summons for the next testimonial, citing safety concerns and reports of threats to the individual involved.

Presiding Justice Mojisola Dada emphasized the court’s expectations regarding witness appearances, highlighting a crucial moment in the legal proceedings. Notably, Mompha was absent, continuing a trend that had led to the trial being held in absentia since June 3, 2023.

Mompha and his company, Ismalob Global Investment Ltd., were arraigned in January 2022 on multiple charges, including conspiracy and money laundering. The charges involve conspiracy to launder money, retention of proceeds from criminal activities, and possession of documents with false pretenses.

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