The U.S. judge ruled that the 25-year-old would languish in prison throughout the duration of his trial.
The infamous award came after the OCCRP called for citizens worldwide to nominate individuals worthy of taking the spotlight for their roles in advancing criminal activities.
It said the money was recovered during a search operation by SSS operatives at Mr Ali’s residence.
Justice Emeka Nwite granted the application after the EFCC’s lawyer, Martha Babatunde, moved an ex parte motion to the effect.
The police case against Mr Joseph dragged on for over five years while investigations into the alleged contract fraud remained stalled.
The commission’s chairman, Muhuyi Magaji-Rimingado, said this at a town hall meeting on Tuesday in Kano.
Mr Ayeni, an internet fraudster, pleaded guilty to the fraud charge, leading the judge to hand him a 120-month sentence.
Mr Daudu also informed the court that discussions had taken place with the leader of the prosecution counsels.
RoLAC’s coordinator in Kano, Ibrahim Bello, reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to supporting anti-corruption reforms in Nigeria.
The suspect was communicating with both parties, sometimes acting as the law firm and other times pretending to be the buyers.
