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Money laundering charges in Nigeria: what you are actually facing

The Money Laundering (Prevention & Prohibition) Act casts a wide net. Understanding the framework is the first step to a defense.

Fort Kovant Legal Practitioners14 August 20261 min read

Money-laundering allegations in Nigeria are governed by a robust statutory framework and pursued vigorously by agencies such as the EFCC.

Source-of-funds and structuring

Many cases turn on how funds moved and whether transactions were structured to avoid scrutiny. Documentation and context matter enormously.

Parallel proceedings

Asset-freezing and forfeiture can run alongside criminal charges. Early, coordinated defense is essential.

Every situation is different — for advice on yours, speak with our team in confidence.

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