The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday re-arraigned former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), alongside his wife, Asabe Bashir, and son, Abdulaziz Malami, before the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged money laundering.

The defendants appeared before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik following the reassignment of the case to her court.

At the hearing, EFCC counsel, Jibrin Okutepa (SAN), informed the court that the matter was before the judge for the first time and applied for the defendants’ pleas to be taken. He also sought corrections to Counts 11 and 12, reducing the figures from N325 billion to N325 million and from N120 billion to N120 million respectively. The defence counsel, Joseph Daudu (SAN), did not oppose the application, and the court granted it.

Malami and the other defendants pleaded not guilty to the 16-count charge.

The case was initially handled by Justice Emeka Nwite, who sat as a vacation judge, before it was reassigned to Justice Obiora Egwuatu. Justice Egwuatu later recused himself, leading to its transfer to Justice Abdulmalik.

The trio were first arraigned on December 30, 2025, in charge number FHC/ABJ/CR/700/2025. They were subsequently granted bail on January 7 in the sum of N500 million each with two sureties in like sum after being remanded at Kuje and Suleja correctional centres.

The court adjourned the matter for continuation of trial.