The court also gave him an option of a N5 million fine.
One of the charges alleged that the defendants on January 17, 2024, dishonestly took nine million litres of PMS, property of NNPC Retail Ltd.
Mr Emefiele’s co-defendant, Henry Omoile, is facing a three-count charge bordering on unlawful acceptance of gifts by agents.
The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The charges against Mompha include conspiracy to launder money obtained through unlawful activities and laundering of money obtained through illegal activities.
They were first arraigned on July 22 before a vacation judge, Justice Adeyemi Ajayi on a 13-count charge bordering on misappropriation to the tune of N109.5 billion.
On June 22, the court issued a bench warrant for Mompha’s arrest following his absence in court.
