Miyetti Allah Leader Bodejo Pleads Not Guilty to $2.63m Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing
The National President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo, on Thursday pleaded not guilty to a 12-count charge of alleged money laundering and terrorism financing before the Federal High Court in Abuja.
Bodejo was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) before Justice Inyang Ekwo over allegations involving the laundering of $2.63 million, as well as the alleged financing of terrorist activities.
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At the commencement of the proceedings, counsel to the EFCC informed the court that the case was slated for the defendant to take his plea on the charges filed against him.
Counsel to the defendant, Ahmed Raji (SAN), raised no objection to the application, paving the way for the arraignment.
After the 12-count charge was read in open court, Bodejo pleaded not guilty to all the counts.
Following the plea, Justice Ekwo adjourned the case for further proceedings in line with due legal process.
The EFCC alleges that the offences contravene Nigeria’s anti-money laundering and terrorism financing laws. The case will continue on a date to be fixed by the court.
By PRNigeria
