Alleged Fraud: Court orders Mompha arrest

The Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, has revoked the N200m bail earlier granted to suspected internet fraudster, Ismaila Mustapha, aka Mompha.

Justice Mojisola Dada also issued a bench warrant for his arrest on Wednesday, June 22, 2022.

Mompha, and his company, Ismalob Global Investment Limited, are being prosecuted by the EFCC on an eight-count charge.

The prosecution borders on conspiracy to launder funds obtained through unlawful activity, and retention of proceeds of criminal conduct.

He is also charged with laundering of funds obtained through unlawful activity, and failure to disclose assets and property.

Additionally, the suspect is accused of possessing documents containing false pretense and use of property derived from unlawful act.

Mompha was arrested on January 10, 2022, by EFCC, arraigned, and granted bail.

Further proceeding of the case has now been adjourned till June 30, 2022.