Former Nigerian minister sentenced to 75 years in rare corruption verdict
Summary
Saleh Mamman, a former Nigerian power minister, was sentenced to 75 years in prison for laundering about $24.7 million. The court also ordered him to repay $16 million, but he has not been found or arrested yet.Key Facts
- Saleh Mamman served as Nigeria’s power minister from 2015 to 2021.
- He was found guilty of 12 charges related to money laundering using private companies.
- Mamman was sentenced in absentia, meaning the trial took place without him being present.
- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said Mamman has disappeared since his conviction.
- The court ordered him to repay 22 billion naira (about $16 million).
- Mamman announced plans to run for governor in Taraba State weeks before his sentencing.
- His conviction is part of a larger effort by Nigeria’s government to fight corruption.
- Nigeria suffers from ongoing power shortages despite being a large energy producer.
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