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Money laundering

Jul 1, 2025

FRN vs Alhaji Ahmed Shaw

Humans

Alhaji Ahmed Shaw

Money bag

$90,000.00
Amount allegedly laundered

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused allegedly failed to make a declaration of the said sum to the Nigeria Customs Service at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 3(5) of the Money Laundering (Prohibition and Prevention) Act, 2022.

Calendar

60
Day(s) case tried in court

Court house

Hon. Justice Deinde I. Dipeolu
Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos

Case Information
Alhaji Ahmed Shaw
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Deinde I. Dipeolu, Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count amended charge, bordering on money laundering.
Date of 1st Arraignment
May 2, 2025
Summary of Case
The accused allegedly failed to make a declaration of the said sum to the Nigeria Customs Service at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 3(5) of the Money Laundering (Prohibition and Prevention) Act, 2022.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Alhaji Ahmed Shaw – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Z. B. Atiku (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
60 day(s)
Court Decision
Nil