Ex-AGF Abubakar Malami, Son Arraigned on 16 Money Laundering Charges Over Alleged ₦8.7 Billion Fraud, 30 Luxury Properties Worth ₦212.8bn Under Probe The Nigerian government has filed 16 criminal charges against former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), his son Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, and an associate, Hajia Bashir Asabe, over alleged money laundering and unlawful acquisition of assets totaling about ₦8.7 billion. Court documents reveal that the alleged offences span nearly a decade, involving the use of corporate fronts and bank accounts to conceal illicit funds and acquire over 30 high-value properties across Abuja, Kano, and Kebbi states, valued at approximately ₦212.8 billion. Prosecutors allege violations of Nigeria’s Money Laundering laws, with transactions linked to luxury homes, hotels, land assets, and cash collateral arrangements while Malami served as the nation’s chief law officer. #AbubakarMalami #MoneyLaundering #EFCCCase

Nigerian Govt Charges Ex-AGF Malami, Son With Money Laundering and Concealment of Illegal Funds The Nigerian government has filed 16 charges of money laundering and illegal funds concealment against former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, and his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The charges allege laundering of over ₦1.014 billion through companies such as Metropolitan Auto Tech Limited and the acquisition of multiple properties using illicit funds. Co-defendant Hajia Bashir Asabe is also implicated. The charges cite violations under the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act of 2011 and 2022. Malami, who served from 2015 to 2023 under former President Buhari, was granted interim bail by Justice Bello Kawu, with conditions including surrendering his passport and providing sureties. The case resumes on January 5, 2026, under Hon. Justice Sylvanus Chinedu Oriji. #AbubakarMalami #MoneyLaundering #EFCC #NigeriaNews