Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court, Ikeja, Lagos, has adjourned the trial of Ismaila Mustapha, popularly known as Mompha, to March 13, 2025. He is facing charges related to alleged money laundering.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned Mompha and his company, Ismalob Global Investment Limited, on January 12, 2022, on an eight-count charge, including conspiracy to launder funds, retention of proceeds of crime, failure to disclose assets, and possession of fraudulent documents.
At the resumed hearing on February 3, 2025, the EFCC presented its sixth prosecution witness, Idi Musa, who testified on documents obtained from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The defense objected to their admissibility, arguing they were uncertified public documents. However, the court admitted them as exhibits.
The witness also testified about undisclosed luxury wristwatches and prior court proceedings against the defendant. Under cross-examination, he admitted that no formal complaint was received from Continental Dairy Facility Southwest LLC regarding Mompha.
The trial will continue on March 13, 2025, with further cross-examination.
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