The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Anamekwe Nwabuoku, a former acting accountant-general of the federation (AGF), on allegations of laundering N1.96 billion.
In July 2024, the EFCC brought Nwabuoku and Felix Nweke, a former deputy director in the ministry of defence, before the federal high court in Abuja.
However, the arraignment was delayed after the defendants opted for a plea bargain in October 2024, requesting additional time to repay the allegedly stolen funds.
During Wednesday’s session, EFCC counsel Martha Babatunde requested the amended charges be read to Nwabuoku. The defendant pleaded not guilty to the nine-count charge.
Despite opposition from the prosecution regarding an oral bail application, presiding judge James Omotosho granted bail to Nwabuoku. The bail conditions included a sum of N500 million and two sureties with properties valued at no less than N250 million each, located in Abuja.
Judge Omotosho also stipulated that the sureties must provide an affidavit of means, bank statements, and tax clearance certificates for three years, all subject to verification by the court registrar.
The matter has been adjourned for trial commencement.
