Federal High Court Chief Judge John Tsoho will transfer a money laundering case against former Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited Group Managing Director Mele Kyari to another judge. Justice Emeka Nwite returned the case file after completing vacation duties that extended from late July through September 16, 2025. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission brought charges against Kyari while seeking temporary freezing orders for four Jaiz Bank accounts linked to the former executive. Nwite had scheduled September 23 for compliance reports regarding the account freeze order granted to EFCC on August 19. Commission lawyer Ogechi Ujam previously indicated ongoing investigations required additional time for completion.
Tuesday's hearing proceeded without legal representation as attorneys attended new lawyer Call to Bar ceremonies. Nwite directed registry officials to forward the case file for judicial reassignment given the absence of counsel. EFCC allegations center on conspiracy, office abuse, and money laundering charges against Kyari. The frozen accounts bear names associated with Mele Kyari and Guwori Community Development Foundation operations. Anti-corruption officials filed their August motion seeking asset preservation measures during the investigation period.
Tuesday's hearing proceeded without legal representation as attorneys attended new lawyer Call to Bar ceremonies. Nwite directed registry officials to forward the case file for judicial reassignment given the absence of counsel. EFCC allegations center on conspiracy, office abuse, and money laundering charges against Kyari. The frozen accounts bear names associated with Mele Kyari and Guwori Community Development Foundation operations. Anti-corruption officials filed their August motion seeking asset preservation measures during the investigation period.
