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6billion Money Laundering Case: Instagram Sensation Mompha Faces ... The Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja has reserved judgment until October 15, 2026, in the alleged N6billion money laundering case involving social media personality, Ismaila Mustapha, popularly known as Mompha. Justice Mojisola Dada fixed the date after the conclusion of proceedings in the high-profile trial, which has been before the court for several years following the defendant’s arraignment by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The anti-graft agency had arraigned Mompha alongside his company, Ismalob Global Investment Limited, on January 12, 2022, on an eight-count charge bordering on conspiracy to launder funds allegedly obtained through unlawful activities, retention of proceeds of criminal conduct, failure to disclose assets, and possession of documents containing false pretences, among other offences. According to the EFCC, the charges stem from allegations that the defendants were involved in financial transactions running into about N6billion, which the commission alleges were linked to unlawful activities. Mompha, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges when the…

Court Reserves Judgement In Mompha's Alleged N6bn Money Laundering ... A Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja has fixed October 15, 2026, for judgement in the alleged N6 billion money laundering case involving social media personality, Ismaila Mustapha, popularly known as Mompha. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) made this known in a post on its verified Facebook page on Tuesday. The trial judge, Mojisola Dada, reserved judgement on Tuesday after counsel to the prosecution and defence adopted their final written addresses, signalling the close of proceedings in the over four-year-old trial. Recall that Mompah and his company, Ismalob Global Investment Limited, were arraigned by the EFCC on January 12, 2022, on an eight-count charge bordering on conspiracy to launder funds allegedly obtained through unlawful activities, retention of proceeds of criminal conduct, failure to disclose assets, and possession of documents containing false pretences, among other offences. The anti-graft agency alleged that the defendants conducted financial transactions running into about N6 billion, which it said were linked to proceeds of unlawful activities. The Co…

Malami: Court shifts judgment in EFCC forfeiture suit to July 10 Emeka Onyeks 2 min read The Federal High Court in Abuja has shifted judgment in the forfeiture suit filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against 57 properties linked to the former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN, to July 10, 2026. Nairametrics observed the change in date on the court’s cause list at Justice Joyce Abdulmalik’s court. Recall that the anti-graft agency is seeking the final forfeiture of the properties linked to Malami, alleging that they are reasonably suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities. Theforfeiture case judgmentwas previously fixed for today, July 6, 2026. However, upon arrival at the court, Nairametrics observed that a new date had been appended to the cause list, effectively adjourning the judgment to July 10. The development means today’s verdict has been deferred to a new date, in line with the rules of the court. The forfeiture proceedings are connected to an ongoing N8.7 billion money laundering trial involving Abubakar Malami, his wife, Asabe Rakiya Bashir, and his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami. In January, Justice Emeka N…

Court Fixes October 15 for Judgment in Mompha's Alleged N6bn Money ... LAGOS, Nigeria — A Lagos State Special Offences Court has fixed October 15, 2026, for judgment in the alleged N6 billion money laundering case involving social media personality, Ismaila Mustapha, popularly known as Mompha. Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja announced the date after the conclusion of proceedings in the long-running trial. Mompha and his company, Ismalob Global Investment Limited, are facing charges filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Okay News reports that the anti-graft agency arraigned Mompha and the company on January 12, 2022, on an eight-count charge. The charges include alleged conspiracy to launder funds believed to be proceeds of unlawful activities, retention of suspected criminal proceeds, failure to disclose assets, and possession of documents allegedly containing false pretences. The case, which has been before the court for more than four years, centres on allegations that Mompha and his company engaged in financial transactions involving funds suspected to have originated from unlawful activities. The defendant has denied…

Court to deliver judgement in Mompha’s alleged N6bn money laundering trial <img width="1280" height="720" src="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2022/08/Mompha.png?fit=1280%2C720&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Mompha" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2022/08/Mompha.png?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2022/08/Mompha.png?resize=526%2C296&amp;ssl=1 526w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2022/08/Mompha.png?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2022/08/Mompha.png?resize=750%2C422&amp;ssl=1 750w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2022/08/Mompha.png?resize=1140%2C641&amp;ssl=1 1140w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /><p>The judge fixed the date after hearing the final written addresses of both the prosecution and the defence.Photo: Ismaila Mustapha,</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/891951…

D-Day For Mompha As Court Set To Deliver Judgement In N6Bn Money ... Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email Justice Mojisola Dada of the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja has fixed October 15, 2026 to deliver judgement in the case involving embattled social media personality Ismaila Mustapha , popularly known as Mompha over alleged offences of conspiracy and money laundering to the tune of over N6billion, along with his company, Ismalob Global Investment Limited. Justice Dada fixed the date after taking final submissions from both prosecution and defence counsel who adopted their written addresses. The defendant and his company, Ismalob Global Investment Limited are facing an eight-count charge of conspiracy to launder funds obtained through unlawful activity, retention of proceeds of criminal conduct, laundering of funds obtained through unlawful activity, failure to disclose assets and property, possession of documents containing false pretence and use of property derived from an unlawful act. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, had arraigned Mompha alongside his company, Ismalob Global Investment Limited, on January 12, 2022, on an eight-count…

Court Reserves Judgment In Mompha's Alleged N6bn Money Laundering Trial ... #BAT100Days #Beyond100Days #HotTopics Latest Nigeria News Nigeria Top News Court Reserves Judgment In Mompha’s Alleged N6bn Money Laundering Trial Until October 15 The Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja has reserved judgment until October 15, 2026, in the alleged N6 billion money laundering case involving social media personality, Ismaila Mustapha, popularly known as Mompha.... By Kazeem Kasali June 30, 2026 3:33 PM GMT+1 The Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja has reserved judgment until October 15, 2026, in the alleged N6 billion money laundering case involving social media personality, Ismaila Mustapha, popularly known as Mompha. Justice Mojisola Dada fixed the date after the conclusion of proceedings in the high-profile trial. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned Mompha and his company, Ismalob Global Investment Limited, on January 12, 2022, on an eight-count charge. https://x.com/officialEFCC/status/2071927474590457864?s=20 The charges include conspiracy to launder funds allegedly derived from unlawful activities, retention of proceeds of crimi…

Court to deliver judgment in Mompha's 'N6bn fraud' case October 15 A Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja has fixed October 15, 2026, for judgment in the alleged N6 billion money laundering case involving socialite Ismaila Mustapha, popularly known as Mompha. Justice Mojisola Dada adjourned the matter for judgment after both the defence and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) adopted their final written addresses. Mompha is standing trial alongside his company, Ismalob Global Investment Limited, on an eight-count charge bordering on alleged conspiracy, money laundering, retention of proceeds of unlawful activities, failure to disclose assets, and possession of documents containing false pretences. Following his earlier arraignment, Mustapha was initially remanded in EFCC custody but was later granted bail in the sum of N200 million, which he was unable to meet. The court subsequently reviewed the bail conditions, reducing the amount to N25 million. At the proceedings on June 30, 2026, defence counsel Kolawole Salami adopted the defendant’s final written address dated June 18, 2026, arguing that the prosecution failed to establish its case beyond …