Recall that Mompha was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on October 19 for alleged internet fraud and money laundering.
The Instagram billionaire reportedly filed a fundamental rights enforcement suit against the EFCC for alleging 'unlawful detention'.
In the suit dated November 14, and filed before a Lagos high court by his lawyers, including Gboyega Oyewole (SAN), Ademola Adefolaju, Kolawole Salami and four others, Mompha reportedly demanded the sum of ₦5 million as damages from the EFCC. He also demanded a court order directing the commission to release him unconditionally forthwith from its custody.
Mompha pleaded not guilty to a 14-count charge bordering on fraud offences on Monday and the court adjourned till Friday for hearing of Mompha’s bail application and the commencement of his trial.
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Meanwhile, see the two Instagram celebrities that were arrested in connection with Mompha.
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