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Money laundering

Apr 4, 2026

FRN vs John Dyegh (Former House of Representatives Member for Gboko and Tarka Federal Constituency)

Humans

John Dyegh

Money bag

N18,970,000.00
Amount allegedly laundered

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused allegedly channeled the said sum through one Midag Limited, a company in which he has a substantial interest, funds intended for the construction of school facilities in Guma LGA, Benue State and thereby violates Section 19 of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Act, of 2000.

Calendar

2
Year(s) since arraignment

Gavel

Case Update
In view of the defendant's plea, the trial judge subsequently granted him bail in the sum of N20,000,000.00 (Twenty Million Naira), requiring two sureties with international passports to be surrendered to the court and verifiable addresses. The judge later adjourned the case for a definite hearing of the corrupt suit preferred against the defendant.

Court house

Hon. Justice M. Shittu
Federal High Court, Makurdi, Benue

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - not applicable

Case Information
John Dyegh
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice M. Shittu, Federal High Court, Makurdi, Benue
Nature and Number of Charges
5-count charge bordering on abuse of office and money laundering.
Date of 1st Arraignment
2024
Summary of Case
The accused allegedly channeled the said sum through one Midag Limited, a company in which he has a substantial interest, funds intended for the construction of school facilities in Guma LGA, Benue State and thereby violates Section 19 of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Act, of 2000.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. John Dyegh (Former House of Representatives Member for Gboko and Tarka Federal Constituency) – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. S. E. Irabo (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. T. S. Lorngee (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
2 year(s)
Case Update
In view of the defendant's plea, the trial judge subsequently granted him bail in the sum of N20,000,000.00 (Twenty Million Naira), requiring two sureties with international passports to be surrendered to the court and verifiable addresses. The judge later adjourned the case for a definite hearing of the corrupt suit preferred against the defendant.
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Not Applicable