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Money laundering

Jun 8, 2025

FRN vs Michael Anan Onimisi

Humans

Michael Anan Onimisi

Money bag

N17,785,010.75
Amount allegedly laundered

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused was alleged to have directly retained the total said sum from First City Monument Bank Plc, the funds he knew forms part of the proceeds of an unlawful act, and he allegedly developed a software to hack into the security measures of the bank, in order to defraud it.

Calendar

604
Day(s) since arraignment

Gavel

Case Update
In view of the defendant's plea, the trial judge thereafter adjourned the matter for hearing on the bail application and for commencement of trial. He also ordered that the defendant be remanded at the Nigerian Correctional Centre, Kaduna.

Court house

Hon. Justice R. M. Aikawa
Federal High Court, Kaduna, Kaduna

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - not applicable

Case Information
Michael Anan Onimisi
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice R. M. Aikawa, Federal High Court, Kaduna, Kaduna
Nature and Number of Charges
6-count charge bordering on internet fraud and money laundering.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Oct 13, 2023
Summary of Case
The accused was alleged to have directly retained the total said sum from First City Monument Bank Plc, the funds he knew forms part of the proceeds of an unlawful act, and he allegedly developed a software to hack into the security measures of the bank, in order to defraud it.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Michael Anan Onimisi – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. Rabiu Mohammed (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Nasiru Salele (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
604 day(s)
Case Update
In view of the defendant's plea, the trial judge thereafter adjourned the matter for hearing on the bail application and for commencement of trial. He also ordered that the defendant be remanded at the Nigerian Correctional Centre, Kaduna.
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Not Applicable