The EFCC has again charged the Bauchi Attorney General with money laundering

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday again indicted Bauchi State Accountant General, Sirajo Jaja and Bureau de Change (BDC) Operator, Aliyu Abbajar on N1 charges. 63 billion money laundering.

Jaja and Abubakar were re-arraigned on a second amended charge before Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, Abuja.

However, they pleaded not guilty to the five-count indictment.

The EFCC on April 7, 2025 indicted Jaja, Abubakar and their company, Jasfad Resources Enterprise for alleged money laundering.

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At the resumed hearing, Abba Mohammed (SAN), appearing for the EFCC, informed the court that the commission submitted a second amended charge on January 5.

He prayed to the court that the defendants would accept his plea.

Jaja’s lawyer, Gordy Uche (SAN), told the court that he had filed a motion challenging the competency of the indictment.

He urged the court to take up his motion before the defendants take up their pleas.

Mohammed disagreed with Uche’s submission.