A Lagos court pushed back a trial date for music manager Eezee Tee until late September. The gospel artist promoter faces serious money crimes that could land him behind bars. Judge Chukwujekwu Aneke moved the hearing to September 26 after lawyers asked for more time. Eezee Tee and his business company must answer seven different criminal charges. The case moved from another judge to Aneke earlier this year.
Anti-corruption officers from EFCC brought the charges against the music boss. They say he broke currency exchange laws and washed dirty money through his accounts. The crimes involve hundreds of thousands of dollars that moved through illegal channels. One charge claims he traded foreign money without proper government permission. Central Bank rules require special licenses for people who want to exchange dollars and other currencies.
Prosecutors called their first witness Mohammed Timta to testify against Eezee Tee on Friday. Defense lawyer Chikaosolu Ojukwu told the judge both sides might settle out of court. He asked for extra time to finish talks with the government prosecutors. The judge agreed to wait and see if they can make a deal. If settlement talks fail, the full trial will start with more witnesses and evidence.
Anti-corruption officers from EFCC brought the charges against the music boss. They say he broke currency exchange laws and washed dirty money through his accounts. The crimes involve hundreds of thousands of dollars that moved through illegal channels. One charge claims he traded foreign money without proper government permission. Central Bank rules require special licenses for people who want to exchange dollars and other currencies.
Prosecutors called their first witness Mohammed Timta to testify against Eezee Tee on Friday. Defense lawyer Chikaosolu Ojukwu told the judge both sides might settle out of court. He asked for extra time to finish talks with the government prosecutors. The judge agreed to wait and see if they can make a deal. If settlement talks fail, the full trial will start with more witnesses and evidence.
