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Money laundering

Jul 16, 2025

FRN vs Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku (Former Acting Accountant General of the Federation)

Humans

Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku

Money bag

N868,465,000.00
Amount allegedly laundered

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused, as former director, finance and account in the Federal ministry of Defense opened multiple bank accounts through which he allegedly diverted the ministry’s funds.

Calendar

166
Day(s) since arraignment

Gavel

Case Update
The prosecution witness told the court that the sum of N355 million was deposited into the accounts of various companies at the instruction of the defendant.

Court house

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

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - violated

Case Information
Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice James K. Omotosho, Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja
Nature and Number of Charges
9-count amended charge, bordering on money laundering.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jan 31, 2025
Summary of Case
The accused, as former director, finance and account in the Federal ministry of Defense opened multiple bank accounts through which he allegedly diverted the ministry’s funds.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku (Former Acting Accountant General of the Federation) – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Ekele Ihenacho (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
166 day(s)
Case Update
The prosecution witness told the court that the sum of N355 million was deposited into the accounts of various companies at the instruction of the defendant.
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Violated