Muhammadu Buhari

Saleh Mamman, a former Nigerian minister of power, has been sentenced to 75 years in prison for laundering approximately 33.8 billion naira (around $24.7 million USD). This conviction is considered a rare and significant verdict against corrupt officials in Nigeria. Mamman was found guilty on 12 counts, which included using private companies and associates as proxies to siphon funds intended for critical electricity projects. The judge presiding over the case described the diversion of public funds as a gross abuse of public trust. Mamman was sentenced in absentia after being in hiding. The case highlights ongoing efforts to combat corruption within the Nigerian government and the judiciary's role in holding high-profile individuals accountable for financial crimes.