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Former AGF Malami and his family faced a fresh trial today as the EFCC corrected high-stakes money laundering charges.

The legal battle involving Nigeria’s former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, took a fresh turn on Friday. Malami, alongside his wife, Asabe Bashir, and their son, Abdulaziz, appeared before a Federal High Court in Abuja for re-arraignment.

The family is facing a 16-count charge brought against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The charges center on allegations of money laundering, which the defendants have consistently denied.

During the session, the EFCC’s lead counsel, Jibrin Okutepa (SAN), made a significant move by correcting the figures in the charge sheet. He pointed out that the amounts in two specific counts were originally captured in billions instead of millions.

Specifically, Count 11 was adjusted from N325 billion to N325 million, while Count 12 was changed from N120 billion to N120 million. 

The defense team, led by Joseph Daudu (SAN), raised no objections to these amendments, and Justice Joyce Abdulmalik granted the request.

When the charges were finally read, Malami and his family members pleaded "not guilty" to all counts. This marks the latest chapter in a case that has moved through the hands of several judges.

The matter was first heard by Justice Emeka Nwite during the December 2025 vacation. It was later moved to Justice Egwuatu, who stepped away from the case, leading to its final reassignment to Justice Abdulmalik.

For now, the former AGF and his family remain on the N500 million bail previously granted to them. The court continues to monitor the high-profile case as the anti-graft agency prepares its evidence for the upcoming trial.