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Fidelity Bank compliance officer, Ezekoli Ozoemenam, on Monday testified against a social media celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha AKA Mompha, who is facing trial over money laundering charges involving the sum of N6 billion.<\/p>\n

Ozoemenam, the fourth prosecution witness, was led in evidence by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, counsel, Mr Suleiman Suleiman.<\/p>\n

The witness testified about the package of an account of the bank allegedly linked to Mompha.<\/p>\n

The prosecution, thereafter, tendered the document and prayed the court to admit it in evidence.<\/p>\n

Defence counsel, Mr Kolawole Salami, told the court that he reserved his objection to the tendering of the document in evidence.<\/p>\n

Counsel to EFCC, thereafter, appealed to the court for a witness summons to compel appearance of EFCC\u2019s next witness.<\/p>\n

The counsel said that he needed the summons because the witness complained of feeling unsafe and receiving threats to his life.<\/p>\n

Justice Mojisola Dada, however, said that it was the duty of prosecution to ensure appearance of its witnesses in court.<\/p>\n

Mompha was absent at the court. Recall that his trial in absentia started on June 3, 2023 when a compliance officer with Access Bank testified against him.<\/p>\n

The court, on Sept. 21 2022, ordered commencement of Mompha\u2019s trial in absentia after he failed to appear before it on several occasions.<\/p>\n

Also, EFCC had, on Jan. 22, 2022, arraigned Mustapha alongside his company, Ismalob Global Investment Ltd., on eight counts bordering on N6 billion laundering.<\/p>\n

The charges against Mompha include conspiracy to launder money obtained through unlawful activities and laundering of money obtained through unlawful activities.<\/p>\n

The others are retention of proceeds of criminal conduct, use of property derived from an unlawful act, possession of a document containing false pretences, and failure to disclose assets.<\/p>\n

The judge adjourned the case until July 1 for continuation of trial.<\/p>\n

N6bn money laundering charge: Fidelity Bank staff testifies against Mompha<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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