Femi Fani Kayode faces fresh court trial over money laundering

By Sola Omoniyi, Lagos

Former minister of Aviation, Femi Fani Kayode has faced a court trial over money laundering charges against him.

The Federal High Court on Tuesday, April 25 ordered the release of processes and documents in the money laundering.

The Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC also requested the release of documents on the money laundering of a former Minister of State and Finance, Nenandi Usman.

Mr Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, the prosecutor made an application before Justice Daniel Osiagbor to release all documentary evidence following the decision of an appellate court.

EFCC charged Usman, Fani Kayode, Yusuf Danguma and also Jointrust Dimensions Nigeria LTD over money laundering bordering on N4. 6 billion, in a preferred 17-count charge.

However, the defendant had all pleaded not guilty to the charges and were granted bail.

After Justice Aikawa who began the trial was transferred out of Lagos, Justice Daniel Osiagbor was re-assigned to be the new judge.

Following an appeal filed by Usman, seeking a transfer of the case on jurisdiction grounds, the court of appeal was found in favour of the defendant.

On Tuesday, April 25, when the case was called on, Oyedepo announced an appearance for the prosecution and informed the court that the case be transferred to the Abuja division of the court.

He also said that the prosecution is still leading evidence as PW1 was still testifying.