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The Chairman of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC), Prof. Sani Malumfashi, and two others have been remanded in Kuje Correctional Centre over an alleged N1 billion money laundering offence.
The Federal High Court in Abuja made the ruling on Tuesday after the defendants pleaded not guilty to a six-count charge filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
Justice James Omotosho ordered that they remain in custody pending the hearing of their formal bail application.
Malumfashi, alongside Mr. Anas Muhammed Mustapha, KANSIEC’s Secretary, and Mr. Ado Garba, a Deputy Director in the accounts department, were accused of conspiring to siphon N450 million, N310 million, and N260 million between November and December 2024.
The case has been adjourned until January 27 for the consideration of the bail application.
The defendants face charges under the Money Laundering (Prevention & Prohibition) Act, 2022.
