The EFCC will arraign former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami before a Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged ₦8.7bn money laundering linked to his time in office
EFCC Drags Ex-AGF Malami to Court Over Alleged ₦8.7bn Laundering Scandal
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to arraign former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, December 30, 2025, over alleged money laundering involving ₦8.7 billion.
The high-profile arraignment is scheduled to take place before Justice Inyang Ekwo Nwite, barring any last-minute changes, and is expected to attract widespread public and legal attention.
Sources familiar with the matter disclosed that Malami will be docked on multiple counts bordering on conspiracy and money laundering, in alleged violation of provisions of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act and the EFCC Act.
Investigations by the anti-graft agency reportedly uncovered irregular payments and suspicious fund movements traced to bank accounts and corporate entities allegedly linked to the former justice minister. The EFCC is expected to rely heavily on documentary evidence and witness testimonies to substantiate its claims.
At the court session, Malami is expected to enter his plea, after which his legal team is likely to file an application for bail. Prosecutors may also press for an accelerated hearing, citing the gravity of the allegations and the scale of the funds involved.
Malami, who served as Nigeria’s chief law officer from 2015 to 2023, has consistently denied any wrongdoing in the past, insisting that all decisions taken during his tenure were lawful and executed within the framework of his constitutional responsibilities.
The case is expected to become one of the most closely watched legal proceedings of the year, given Malami’s prominent role in the previous administration and the magnitude of the alleged financial infractions. Read More
