Scale of justice

Money laundering

FRN vs Saleh Mamman (Former Minister of Power)

Humans

Saleh Mamman

Money bag

N33,804,830,503.73
Amount allegedly laundered

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused person, whilst being the Minister of Power, allegedly conspired with other officials of his Ministry and some private companies to indirectly convert the total said sum through various private companies which sums he reasonably ought to have known formed part of the proceeds of unlawful activity, to wit: criminal breach of trust in relation to the funds released for the Mambilla and Zungeru Hydroelectric Power Plant Projects by the Federal Government of Nigeria; thereby commiting an offence contrary to Sections 18(a), 15(2)(b) of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2011 (as Amended), and punishable under Section 15(3) of the same Act.

Calendar

395
Day(s) since arraignment

Gavel

Case Update
The prosecution witness, in a trial-within-trial to ascertain whether the defendant's statement was taken under duress, insisted the defendant wasn’t forced and at no point the defendant was harassed or intimidated with detention. The court played a video of the defendant's statement, which showed a relaxed setting, where he admitted to avoiding bank transfers for an Abuja property to stay discreet as a civil servant, and benefitting from money meant for the Mambilla Power Project.

Court house

Hon. Justice James K. Omotosho
Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance
(violated)

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Case Information
Saleh Mamman
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice James K. Omotosho, Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja
Nature and Number of Charges
12 -count charge bordering on conspiracy to commit money laundering.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jul 11, 2024
Summary of Case
The accused person, whilst being the Minister of Power, allegedly conspired with other officials of his Ministry and some private companies to indirectly convert the total said sum through various private companies which sums he reasonably ought to have known formed part of the proceeds of unlawful activity, to wit: criminal breach of trust in relation to the funds released for the Mambilla and Zungeru Hydroelectric Power Plant Projects by the Federal Government of Nigeria; thereby commiting an offence contrary to Sections 18(a), 15(2)(b) of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2011 (as Amended), and punishable under Section 15(3) of the same Act.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Saleh Mamman (Former Minister of Power) – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. Femi Ate, SAN (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika, SAN (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
395 day(s)
Case Update
The prosecution witness, in a trial-within-trial to ascertain whether the defendant's statement was taken under duress, insisted the defendant wasn’t forced and at no point the defendant was harassed or intimidated with detention. The court played a video of the defendant's statement, which showed a relaxed setting, where he admitted to avoiding bank transfers for an Abuja property to stay discreet as a civil servant, and benefitting from money meant for the Mambilla Power Project.
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Violated
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