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Money laundering

Jun 7, 2025

FRN vs Patrick Akpobolokemi (Former Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency) & 8 others

Humans

Patrick Akpobolokemi
& 8 others

Money bag

N34 billion
Amount allegedly laundered

Money bag

Case Summary
The defendants allegedly diverted the sum of N34 billion which accrued from the public private partnership agreement between NIMASA and Global West Vessel Specialist Limited to personal use.

Calendar

1,576
Day(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
The trial judge, ruling on a no-case submission filed by the defendants, held that the prosecution has failed to establish a prima facie case against the defendants and dismissed the 40-count charge preferred against them for lack of merit.

Court house

Hon. Justice I. N. Buba
Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - violated

Case Information
Patrick Akpobolokemi & 8 others
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice I. N. Buba, Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos
Nature and Number of Charges
40-count charge bordering on money laundering and stealing.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Mar 22, 2016
Summary of Case
The defendants allegedly diverted the sum of N34 billion which accrued from the public private partnership agreement between NIMASA and Global West Vessel Specialist Limited to personal use.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Patrick Akpobolokemi (Former Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency) – Not guilty
2. Global West Vessel Specialist Ltd (Company) – Not guilty
3. Odimiri Electricals Ltd (Company) – Not guilty
4. Kime Engozu – Not guilty
5. Boloboere Property and Estate Ltd (Company) – Not guilty
6. Rex Elem – Not guilty
7. Destre Consult Ltd (Company) – Not guilty
8. Gregory Mobunu – Not guilty
9. Captain Warredi Enisuoh – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. Joseph Nwobike (Senior Advocate of Nigeria)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Festus Keyamo (Senior Advocate of Nigeria)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Discharged and Acquitted
Length of Trial
1,576 day(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Violated
Court Decision
The trial judge, ruling on a no-case submission filed by the defendants, held that the prosecution has failed to establish a prima facie case against the defendants and dismissed the 40-count charge preferred against them for lack of merit.