The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday arraigned two individuals before a Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged involvement in ₦26 million money laundering and vote buying activities.According to the anti-graft agency, the suspects were accused of conspiring to launder funds suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities, with part of the money allegedly deployed to influence voters during an election.
The EFCC spokesperson explained that the defendants were brought to court after investigations linked them to illicit financial transactions. Charges filed against them include conspiracy, money laundering, and bribery connected to electoral offences.Both individuals pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The presiding judge ordered that they be remanded in custody pending the determination of their bail applications.The case has been adjourned to a later date for further hearing.
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