The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), at the Kuje Correctional Centre while their bail applications are being considered. The court also directed that Malami’s son, Abubakar Malami Jr., and one of his wives, Bashir Asabe, be held in custody alongside him.
The order was issued after the court heard submissions from both the defense team and the prosecution. Malami and his co-defendants are facing a 16-count charge of money laundering brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
According to the EFCC, the defendants allegedly conspired to conceal, retain, and disguise funds obtained from unlawful activities totaling several billions of naira. The charges cover multiple years and include the use of companies and bank accounts to launder money, keeping cash as collateral for loans, and acquiring high-value properties in Abuja, Kano, and other areas.
Some of the alleged offenses are reported to have occurred while Malami served as Attorney-General, potentially violating the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act 2011 and the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022.
The court’s decision to remand Malami and his co-defendants ensures that they remain in custody while their bail requests are being examined, marking a major development in the ongoing legal proceedings against the former minister and his family.
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