A few days after deleting most of the pictures showcasing his lavish lifestyle on Instagram, a Federal High Court in Lagos has adjourned till July 10 the suit filed against social media celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha also known as Mompha.
The court noted that the adjournment was to allow the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC to present its remaining witnesses and close its case against Mompha.
Mompha, who was accused of cyber fraud and laundering about thirty-three billion naira was re-arraigned before Justice Mohammed Liman on a 22-count charge on March 4, alongside his firm, Ismalob Global Investment Ltd.
The EFCC alleged that the defendant is a major figure in an organised transnational cyber fraud network and acquired properties in the United Arab Emirates, UAE.
Court Adjourns Case Against Mompha
During Wednesday’s proceedings, an accountant, Abiodun Audu, who testified for the EFCC told the court about the tax return forms for Mompha’s company.
According to Channels Tv, Audu revealed that it was one Alhaji Hamodu, a director in Mompha’s firm that contacted him to file the tax returns for the company.
However, Justice Liman later directed the EFCC to present its last set of witnesses at the next adjourned date which is July 10, 2020.
You will recall that another Instagram celebrity, Hushpuppi and his gang members who were accused of engaging in cybercrime were arrested a few weeks back by the Dubai police.
The police disclosed that Hushpuppi and his gang were arrested in their Dubai residence after trailing them for about four months.
