The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday arraigned Bello Bodejo, national president of Miyetti Allah Kauta Hore, before the Federal High Court in Abuja on a 12-count charge bordering on alleged money laundering and terrorism financing.
The anti-graft agency accused Bodejo of involvement in financial transactions amounting to $2.63 million, which it alleges contravened Nigeria’s anti-money laundering laws.
Bodejo was arraigned before Justice Inyang Ekwo and pleaded not guilty to all 12 counts after the charges were read to him.
Wahab Shittu (SAN), EFCC counsel, told the court that the matter was scheduled for the defendant’s arraignment and plea. Defence counsel, Ahmed Raji (SAN), did not oppose the application.
According to the charge, dated June 24 and filed on June 25, Bodejo is the sole defendant in the case.
The court is expected to determine the next steps in the trial following the defendant’s not guilty plea.
The charges remain allegations, and Bodejo is presumed innocent unless proven guilty by the court.
Details later…
Join BusinessDay whatsapp Channel, to stay up to date
Open In Whatsapp
