Fidelity Bank’s compliance officer, Ezekoli Ozoemenam, provided testimony on Monday, May 20th, in the case against social media personality Ismaila Mustapha, also known as Mompha. He stands accused of money laundering charges totaling N6 billion.
Ozoemenam, the fourth prosecution witness, provided testimony under the examination of EFCC counsel, Mr Suleiman Suleiman. The witness presented details regarding an account at a bank allegedly linked to Mompha. Subsequently, the prosecution submitted the document as evidence and requested its admission by the court. The defense counsel, Mr Kolawole Salami, indicated his intention to object to the admission of the document as evidence.
Following this, the EFCC counsel requested a witness summons to ensure the appearance of their next witness, citing concerns about the witness’s safety and threats to their life. Justice Mojisola Dada emphasized that it is the prosecution’s responsibility to secure the presence of its witnesses in court, noting Mompha’s absence.
Mompha’s trial in absentia commenced on June 3, 2023, after repeated non-appearances, with the court ordering the proceedings on Sept. 21, 2022. Mustapha, alongside his company, Ismalob Global Investment Ltd., was arraigned by EFCC on Jan. 22, 2022, on charges related to N6 billion money laundering. The charges against Mompha encompass conspiracy and laundering of money from illicit activities, retention of criminal proceeds, possession of falsified documents, and failure to disclose assets. The case was adjourned until July 1 for further trial proceedings.
Fidelity Bank’s compliance officer, Ezekoli Ozoemenam, provided testimony on Monday, May 20th, in the case against social media personality Ismaila Mustapha, also known as Mompha. He stands accused of money laundering charges totaling N6 billion.
Ozoemenam, the fourth prosecution witness, provided testimony under the examination of EFCC counsel, Mr Suleiman Suleiman. The witness presented details regarding an account at a bank allegedly linked to Mompha. Subsequently, the prosecution submitted the document as evidence and requested its admission by the court. The defense counsel, Mr Kolawole Salami, indicated his intention to object to the admission of the document as evidence.
Following this, the EFCC counsel requested a witness summons to ensure the appearance of their next witness, citing concerns about the witness’s safety and threats to their life. Justice Mojisola Dada emphasized that it is the prosecution’s responsibility to secure the presence of its witnesses in court, noting Mompha’s absence.
Mompha’s trial in absentia commenced on June 3, 2023, after repeated non-appearances, with the court ordering the proceedings on Sept. 21, 2022. Mustapha, alongside his company, Ismalob Global Investment Ltd., was arraigned by EFCC on Jan. 22, 2022, on charges related to N6 billion money laundering. The charges against Mompha encompass conspiracy and laundering of money from illicit activities, retention of criminal proceeds, possession of falsified documents, and failure to disclose assets. The case was adjourned until July 1 for further trial proceedings.
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