EFCC re‑arraigns former AGF Malami, wife and son on money laundering charges
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re‑arraigned former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, his wife, Asabe Bashir, and son, Abdulaziz, before the Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations of money laundering.
The defendants appeared before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik on Friday, February 27, 2026, following the reassignment of the case to a new trial judge. EFCC counsel, Jibrin Okutepa, SAN, informed the court that the prosecution had amended certain charges, including updating amounts in Count 11 and Count 12 to ₦325 million and ₦120 million, respectively. The defence did not oppose the corrections.
Malami, his wife, and son pleaded not guilty to the 16-count charge, which alleges they concealed proceeds from unlawful activities through financial transactions and property acquisitions.
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The case, which has attracted national attention due to Malami’s former position as Nigeria’s chief law officer, is set to continue as the court considers evidence and arguments from both the prosecution and defence.
EFCC officials have emphasized that the trial underscores the commission’s commitment to pursuing high-profile cases of corruption and financial misconduct in the country.
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