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Court Orders Nasir El-Rufai’s Ex-Aides To Defend Themselves In ₦155 Million Money Laundering Trial
The Federal High Court in Kaduna has directed Bashir Mohammed Saidu, a former Commissioner of Finance and Chief of Staff to ex-Governor Nasir El-Rufai, along with his co-defendant Ibrahim Murktar, to begin presenting their defence in a ₦155 million money laundering case.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The suit was filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). Ruling on the no-case submissions by the defendants, Justice Rilwan Aikawa dismissed their application, stating that the prosecution had established a prima facie case against them. The court held that the evidence presented by the ICPC was sufficient to require the defendants to respond to the allegations. Saidu and Murktar are facing a four-count charge related to alleged violations of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. According to the ICPC, Murktar, who served as a cashier in the Kaduna State Ministry of Finance, withdrew ₦155 million in several cash transactions from the state’s Exchange Gain Account. The commission alleged that the funds were transferred in cash through a proxy for Saidu’s benefit, contrary to financial regulations, and were suspected to be proceeds of illegal activity. The trial, which began after their arraignment on January 21, 2025, saw the prosecution call two witnesses and submit documentary evidence before closing its case. Afterward, the defendants filed no-case submissions, arguing that the evidence against them was insufficient. However, the court ruled otherwise, stating that the case presented by the prosecution requires explanation. The matter has been adjourned until June 22, 2026, for the defendants to open their defence.
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