The anti-graft agency has filed a two-count charge against him at the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos.
According to the charge signed by Rotimi Oyedepo, EFCC's counsel, Babalele committed an offence of money laundering in February 2019.
The two charges against Babalele reads, “That you, Abdullahi Babalele on or about the 20th day of February 2019 in Nigeria within the jurisdiction of this honourable court procured Bashir Mohammed to make cash payment of the sum of $140,000 without going through financial institution.
Sahara Reporters gathered that Babalele will remain in EFCC custody till August 14 when he would be arraigned before Justice Nicolas Oweibo.
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