Court Orders socialite , Mompha’s Arrest, Revokes Bail

Court Orders socialite , Mompha’s Arrest, Revokes Bail

An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Wednesday issued a bench warrant against the social media celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha, alias Mompha, charged with alleged N6 billion money laundering.

Justice Mojisola Dada, therefore, revoked the bail granted him following his absence in court

Mompha’s absence on June 16 stalled the court proceedings.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on June 10, accused him of flouting the court order by traveling to Dubai with a new international passport.

“The bail of the defendant is once again revoked and a bench warrant issued for his arrest against the next adjourned date,” the judge ruled.

He adjourned the matter until June 30 for further proceedings.

The Defence Counsel, Mr Gboyega Oyewole,SAN, had pleaded with the court for a stand down of te matter but the defendant failed to show up in court.

The case was stood down until noon at the instance of the prosecution.

However, when the case was called again, the defendant was absent in court which prompted the judge to ask the defence counsel the whereabouts of the defendant.

“I am also surprised at the development my lord because the defendant gave me an assurance that he will be in court.

“I had his assurance up till yesterday night that he will be in court and that was why I was waiting downstairs for him,”

“I made an efforts to ensure that the defendant is in court today following his absence at the last date of adjournment but to no avail,” he said.

The EFCC counsel, Mr Rotimi Oyedepo, told the court that the the ckmmisiohad filed a plea bargain which the defendant filed and that the new development was shocking.

The EFCC, had on Jan.12, charged Mompha and his company, Ismalob Global Investment Ltd, with six billion Naira money laundering.

The eight-count charge include conspiracy to launder money obtained through unlawful activities, and laundering of money obtained through unlawful activities.

The other charges include retention of proceeds of criminal conduct, use of property derived from unlawful act, possession of document containing false pretences and failure to disclose assets.

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