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EFCC re-arrests Instagram celebrity, Mompha, over N32.9 billion money laundering allegation

The EFCC says Mompha laundered funds “obtained through unlawful activities” and retained crime proceeds.

• January 10, 2022
Mompha
Mompha [Photo credit: BBC]

Operatives of the Lagos Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have re-arrested suspected internet fraudster, Ismailia Mustapha, for laundering funds obtained through unlawful activities and retention of alleged proceeds of crime.

Mompha was arrested on Monday, January 10, 2022.

The suspect is currently standing trial alongside his company, Ismalob Global Investment Limited on an amended twenty two-count charge bordering on cyber fraud and money laundering to the tune of N32.9 billion brought against him by the EFCC.

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