The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday re-arraigned the Bauchi State Accountant-General, Sirajo Jaja and a Bureau de Change (BDC) Operator, Aliyu Abubajar for alleged N1. 63 billion money laundering .

Jaja and Abubakar were re-arraigned on a second amended charge before Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, Abuja.

They, however, pleaded not guilty to the five-count charge.

The EFCC had on April 7, 2025, arraigned Jaja, Abubakar and his company, Jasfad Resources Enterprise for alleged money laundering.

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At the resumed hearing, Abba Mohammed (SAN), who appeared for EFCC, informed the court that the commission filed a second amended charge on January 5.

He prayed the court for the defendants to take their plea.

Jaja’s lawyer, Gordy Uche (SAN), told the court that he had filed a motion challenging the competence of the charge.

He urged the court to take his motion before the defendants take their plea.

Mohammed disagreed with Uche’s submission.