The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has concluded its prosecution in the ongoing alleged N10.2 billion fraud and money laundering case involving Ali Bello, a nephew of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, and another defendant, Dauda Suleiman.
The anti-graft agency formally closed its case on Tuesday after presenting its final witness before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja.
Ali Bello and Suleiman are standing trial on an amended 16-count charge bordering on alleged money laundering and diversion of public funds amounting to N10.27 billion. Both men have consistently denied the allegations and pleaded not guilty.
At the resumed hearing, the prosecution called its 17th witness, Ahmed Audu Abubakar, an investigator with the EFCC. The witness concluded his testimony during re-examination conducted by the Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN).
During proceedings, the court admitted several extrajudicial statements made by Abdulsalam Hudu, a cashier attached
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