The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned former Attorney‑General Abubakar Malami SAN, his son Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, and Bashir Asabe on 16 counts of alleged money laundering before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja.

The charges, which allege involvement in laundering N8.7 billion, include accusations of concealing, retaining, and disguising proceeds of unlawful activities using companies and bank accounts in Abuja, Kano, and Kebbi States.

All three defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges. The case will continue with further court proceedings in the coming weeks.