Forgery Case: Former Minister Uche Nnaji Denies Money Laundering, Certificate Fraud Allegations
Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has pleaded not guilty to charges of alleged certificate forgery and money laundering brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Nnaji was arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, July 9, 2026, where he denied all the allegations after the charges were read before the court.
The EFCC accused the former minister of forging academic credentials and allegedly using the documents, while also charging him with money laundering offences linked to the same case.
At the arraignment, the prosecution informed the court that it was prepared to proceed with the trial and urged the judge to fix a date for hearing.
Counsel to the former minister applied for bail, arguing that his client had cooperated with investigators throughout the investigation and posed no flight risk.
After listening to both parties, the court granted Nnaji bail on terms to be fulfilled before his release and directed that the case proceed to trial on the next adjourned date.
The former minister maintained his innocence, insisting through his plea that he committed none of the offences contained in the charge.
The case is expected to continue before the Federal High Court as the prosecution begins presenting evidence to support the allegations against the former cabinet member.