Efcc slams fresh charges on mompha over n32 9bn fraud

It appears that Mompha, a popular Nigerian Instagram influencer, has been hit with fresh charges by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over a alleged fraud of N32.9 billion.

According to reports, Mompha, whose real name is Ismaila Mustapha, was arraigned before Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday, November 22, 2021.

The EFCC alleged that Mompha, who is being prosecuted alongside his company, Ismalob Resources Limited, committed the fraud between 2015 and 2019. The commission claimed that Mompha used his company to launder the funds, which were obtained through fraudulent means.

The fresh charges against Mompha are in addition to the earlier charges of money laundering and fraud that were filed against him in 2019. The EFCC had alleged that Mompha used his social media influence to promote fraudulent activities and laundered funds for his associates.

Mompha has consistently denied any wrongdoing and has claimed that the charges against him are politically motivated. However, the EFCC has maintained that it has sufficient evidence to prove his guilt.

The case has been adjourned to January 24, 2022, for further hearing.