Fresh Legal Trouble: Miyetti Allah Leader Appears In Court Over Alleged $2.63 Million Laundering

The National President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo, was on Thursday arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations of money laundering involving $2.63 million.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) also accused Bodejo of alleged terrorism financing in the case.

According to the charge filed by the anti-graft agency on June 25, with a filing date of June 24, Bodejo is the sole defendant.

The EFCC alleged that he received multiple cash payments from one Sa’idu Abubakar without processing the transactions through a financial institution, contrary to the provisions of the law.

Among the allegations, the commission claimed that Bodejo accepted $100,000 in cash on January 11, 2022, followed by another $200,000 on January 21, 2022. It further alleged that he received $980,000 on February 7, 2024, and an additional $500,000 on March 20, 2024.

The prosecution also alleged that Bodejo knowingly accepted a cash payment of $980,000 in Abuja without routing the transaction through a financial institution, as required under Nigeria’s anti-money laundering laws.

In addition, the EFCC accused the Miyetti Allah leader of possessing funds suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities.

When the case came up before Justice Inyang Ekwo, prosecution counsel, Wahab Shittu (SAN), informed the court that the matter was scheduled for the defendant’s arraignment and plea.

Defence counsel, Ahmed Raji (SAN), did not object to the proceedings.

After the 12-count charge was read in court, Bodejo pleaded not guilty to all the allegations.