Nigeria's ex-justice minister granted bail in $6m corruption case

BBC News - World Legal & JudicialNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete January 7, 2026 at 02:46 PM

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Former Nigerian Attorney General Abubakar Malami, along with his wife and son, were granted bail in a $6 million money laundering case. Malami, a prominent figure in the previous administration, faces 16 counts of money laundering and abuse of office, to which he pleaded not guilty. The court set bail at 500 million naira each, requiring guarantors and the surrender of travel documents. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) accuses Malami of diverting government funds to acquire properties across Nigeria. The case has sparked national debate about the wealth of Nigerian politicians, with analysts noting the surprise of seeing the once powerful figure facing prosecution.

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The EFCC alleges that Malami used his office to divert government funds.

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The court granted bail at 500 million naira (£260,000; $350,000) each.

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Malami pleaded not guilty to all charges.

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Malami was charged with 16 counts of money laundering and abuse of office worth 8.7bn naira ($6m; £4.5m).

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Abubakar Malami, his wife and son are facing money laundering charges.

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Emeka Nwite 30% Idris Adamu ×230% Hadi Sirika 40% African Democratic Congress 40% All Progressives Congress (APC) ×250% Abuja ×460% Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) ×260% Muhammadu Buhari ×470% Nigeria ×280% Abubakar Malami ×690%

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abubakar malami 100% corruption 90% money laundering 80% bail 70% nigeria 70% abuse of office 60% economic and financial crimes commission (efcc) 60% government funds 50% political motivation 40%

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