BY BANYO TEMITAYO
A Federal High Court in Lagos has adjourned ruling, in a “no case” application filed by Ismail Mustapha, popularly called Mompha, till December 9.
Justice Mohammed Liman had on October 14 fixed Wednesday for ruling on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s application protesting Mompha’s request.
The defendant, a social media celebrity, is facing a fraud charge to the tune of N32.9 billion.
He and his company, Ismalob Global Investment Limited, had been re-arraigned on March 4, 2020 before Justice Liman on 22 counts of alleged money laundering and cyber fraud.
When the case came up in court, prosecution lawyer, Abbas Mohammed and defence lawyer, Ademola Adefolaju; holding brief for Gboyega Oyewole (SAN), were told that the ruling had been postponed.
Justice Hassan was said to have been on an official assignment outside the court’s jurisdiction.
Mompha and his firm were first arraigned on a 14-count charge, bordering on money laundering and cyber fraud, on November 25, 2019.
He however pleaded not guilty and was granted bail.
He was arrested on October 19, 2019, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
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