BEVERLY HILLS, December 09, (THEWILL) – Media mogul, Chief Raymond Dokpesi has pleaded not guilty to money laundering charges following his arraignment at a Federal High Court in Abuja presided over by Justice Gabriel Kolawole.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Wednesday arraigned him alongside Daar Investment and Holding Limited in a six-count charge of unlawfully receiving payments estimated to be about N2.1 billion from the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) under retired Colonel Sambo Dasuki and laundering same.
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Following his plea, Justice Kolawole remanded him in EFCC custody until Thursday when he is expected to make a ruling on his bail application.
The judge has fixed trial in the matter for February 17, 18, and March 2 and 3.
