EFCC presents new witnesses in ₦33.8bn fraud case against Saleh Mamman
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday presented four additional witnesses in the ongoing trial of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman.
The EFCC’s counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), informed the court of the agency’s intention to strengthen its case with testimony from Mishelia R.B, Mayowa Itiku, Lily Marama, and Oluwunmi Ogunloye.
These individuals, who serve as Compliance Officers at Zenith Bank, UBA, GTB, and Wema Bank, respectively, provided evidence related to account details requested by the EFCC.
Led in evidence by Oyedepo, the witnesses confirmed receiving letters from the EFCC to furnish information on account openings and statements for ten entities: Sami Court Resort Limited, Golden Bond Nigeria Limited, Samson Bitrus, Gurupche Business Enterprise, Shipikin Global Enterprises, Silverline Ventures, Breathable Investment Ltd, First Class Contraction Ltd, Spinhillls Biz International Ltd, and Fulex Utility Concept Ltd.
Oyedepo presented bundles of documents linked to these entities, which the witnesses affirmed were genuine and generated from their respective bank databases. The documents were subsequently admitted as evidence by the court.
Presiding Judge Justice Omotosho adjourned the trial to January 22, 23, and 24, 2025, for further proceedings.
According to previous report, Saleh Mamman is facing prosecution on a 12-count charge of conspiracy and money laundering involving ₦33.8 billion.
