The trial of Ali Bello and three others on charges of alleged money laundering has been adjourned by Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja to May 27, 2024.
The adjournment follows the completion of evidence in chief by the second witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olomotane Egoro.
During Thursday’s proceedings in the case marked ABJ/CR/573/2022 (FRN vs. Ali Bello and 3 others), Egoro, a staff member of Access Bank, presented bank statements of Keyless Nature Limited, Fasab Business Enterprise, and Ari Consulting and Integrated Limited. He testified about cash deposits into the accounts from 14 local government areas of Kogi State, without specifying the purpose of the transactions.
Counsel to the 1st Defendant, Ali Bello (A. M. Aliyu SAN), requested an adjournment to cross-examine the witness, which was granted by the court.
The prosecution was represented by Rotimi Oyedepo Iseoluwa, SAN, while Nureini Jimoh SAN appeared for the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Defendants.
Ali Bello and three others are facing trial on an alleged N3 billion fraud charge brought against them by the EFCC.
