N1.1bn fraud: EFCC appeals Bauchi gov son’s acquittal

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has filed an appeal challenging the High Court judgment that discharged and acquitted Shamsudeen, son of the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, on N1.1bn fraud charges.

On the allegations that the defendant forged signatures and documents to access illegal funds, the judge said the anti-graft agency’s forensic expert did not provide sufficient evidence to prove the charge.

The judge held that the burden of proof rests on the prosecution, adding that it did not discharge the burden beyond a reasonable doubt. Dissatisfied with the judgment, the anti-graft agency has filed a notice of appeal before an Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal, praying the court to set aside the judgment.

 

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