A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has convicted former Minister of Power, Sale Mamman, on 12 counts bordering on fraud and money laundering involving about N33.8 billion.
Justice James Omotosho, while delivering judgment on Thursday, held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, proved its case against the former minister beyond reasonable doubt.
The court found that funds linked to the Mambilla and Zungeru hydroelectric power projects were illegally diverted during Mamman’s tenure as minister.
The judge also convicted him for making a cash payment of about $655,700 for the purchase of a property in Abuja without using a financial institution, contrary to the provisions of the law.
Sale Mamman was absent in court when the judgment was delivered.
The court subsequently deferred sentencing after it was revealed that the former minister could not be located.
Following the development, the EFCC applied for a warrant of arrest against the convicted former minister.(News Pointer.Com)
