EFCC arraigns Masari, Ex-SMEDAN boss over alleged N104.7m money laundering
Masari was brought before Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja.
Spokesman of the anti-graft Commission, Tony Orilade in a statement said Masari pleaded not guilty over the charge, while his lawyer, A. Magaji , urged the court to admit his client to bail. Magaji, reportedly came by way of oral application and, argued that his client was entitled to bail and urged the court to grant him temporary freedom.According to the prosecution counsel, there was the need for the senior advocate to place material facts on behalf of his client before the court, saying that the development will enable the judge to have an informed opinion on the matter.
Having listened to the arguments of Magaji and Ihenacho, Justice Abang adjourned the matter to Friday, April 12, for ruling on bail application.
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