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Money laundering

Apr 2, 2026

FRN vs Victor Joseph (Former Banker) & 1 other

Humans

Victor Joseph
& 1 other

Money bag

N110,000,000.00
Amount allegedly laundered

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused persons alongside another (now at large), were alleged to have indirectly taken control of the aggregate said sum, which they knew or reasonably ought to have known represents the proceeds of an unlawful act to wit; obtaining money by false pretense.

Calendar

780
Day(s) since arraignment

Gavel

Case Update
In view of the defendants' plea, the trial judge thereafter remanded them at the Kuje Correctional Centre and adjourned the matter for hearing of bail applications.

Court house

Hon. Justice Nkeonye Evelyn Maha
Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - not applicable

Case Information
Victor Joseph & 1 other
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Nkeonye Evelyn Maha, Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja
Nature and Number of Charges
5-count charge bordering on money laundering.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Feb 12, 2024
Summary of Case
The accused persons alongside another (now at large), were alleged to have indirectly taken control of the aggregate said sum, which they knew or reasonably ought to have known represents the proceeds of an unlawful act to wit; obtaining money by false pretense.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Victor Joseph (Former Banker) – Not guilty
2. Ahmad Muhhammad Aliyu – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. Gbenga Ashowole (Lawyer)
2. Nelem Orji (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Joshua Saidi (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
780 day(s)
Case Update
In view of the defendants' plea, the trial judge thereafter remanded them at the Kuje Correctional Centre and adjourned the matter for hearing of bail applications.
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Not Applicable