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Money laundering

Jul 17, 2025

FRN vs Mohammed Bello Adoke (Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice) & 1 other

Humans

Mohammed Bello Adoke
& 1 other

Money bag

$6,267,400.00
Amount allegedly laundered

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused persons were allegedly involved in receiving gratifications (bribery) while occupying public offices and laundered monies meant for the public.

Calendar

1,984
Day(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
The trial judge, ruling in the no-case submission filed by the defendants, held that the prosecution through documentary and oral evidence was unable to establish a prima facie case against the first defendant. The judge held that the evidence of the prosecution was manifestly unreliable and consequently upheld the no-case submission in part and discharged and acquitted the first defendant of all charges. The judge, however, held that the prosecution had established a prima facie case against the second defendant in counts five, six, eight and nine of the charge preferred against him and ordered the second defendant to enter his defence.

Court house

Hon. Justice I. E. Ekwo
Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - violated

Case Information
Mohammed Bello Adoke & 1 other
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice I. E. Ekwo, Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja
Nature and Number of Charges
10-count amended charge bordering on money laundering, bribery and abuse of office.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Feb 10, 2020
Summary of Case
The accused persons were allegedly involved in receiving gratifications (bribery) while occupying public offices and laundered monies meant for the public.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Mohammed Bello Adoke (Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice) – Not Guilty
2. Abubakar Aliyu – Not Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. Mike Ozekhome (Senior Advocate of Nigeria)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Bala S. Sanga (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Discharged and Acquitted
Length of Trial
1,984 day(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Violated
Court Decision
The trial judge, ruling in the no-case submission filed by the defendants, held that the prosecution through documentary and oral evidence was unable to establish a prima facie case against the first defendant. The judge held that the evidence of the prosecution was manifestly unreliable and consequently upheld the no-case submission in part and discharged and acquitted the first defendant of all charges. The judge, however, held that the prosecution had established a prima facie case against the second defendant in counts five, six, eight and nine of the charge preferred against him and ordered the second defendant to enter his defence.