The reason for this was hinged on a fresh allegation of his involvement in a conspiracy to launder bill N5.9 billion
An Instagram celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha, popularly known as Mompha, was on Monday rearrested and subsequently arraigned alongside his company, Ismalob Global Investment Ltd.
The reason for this was hinged on a fresh allegation of his involvement in a conspiracy to launder bill N5.9 billion.
The Ikeja Special Offence Court ordered the suspected internet fraudster Ismailia Mustapha popularly known as Mompha, to be remanded in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for the fresh charges.
He was arraigned alongside his company, Ismalob Global Investment Ltd, on a fresh eight-count fraud charge.
Mompha currently faces trial at the Federal High Court Lagos on 22-count fraud charges against him by the EFCC.
The social media celebrity pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy to launder funds obtained through unlawful activity, laundering of funds obtained through unlawful activity, and retention of proceeds of criminal conduct.
Other charges are using property derived from unlawful acts, possession of documents containing false pretence, and failure to disclose assets and properties.
The lead EFCC prosecutor, Rotimi Oyedepo, requested a trial date following the arraignment. However, the defence counsel, Gboyega Oyewole, informed the court that he had filed a bail application that had been served on the prosecution.
Responding, Mr Oyedepo asked for time to respond to the bail application of the defence.
According to the EFCC, Mompha committed the alleged offence between 2016 and 2019 in Lagos.
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