Court remands whistleblower PIDOM in prison for money laundering, others

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja, has ordered the remand of whistleblower, Isaac Bristol Tamunobifiri, also known as PIDOM, in Kuje correctional facility.

The whistleblower was arraigned on Tuesday, September 3, on a nine-count charge brought against him by the Inspector General of Police bordering on alleged money laundering, cybercrime, and unlawfully obtaining, retaining, and disseminating classified documents.

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The defendant, known as @pidomnigeria and 99%oppressed on X, pleaded not guilty to all the charges.

Following his plea of not guilty, Justice Nwite adjourned the case to the 23rd of September, 2024 for the ruling of the bail application filed on behalf of the defendant.

Justice Nwite also ordered the remand of the defendant in the Kuje Correctional Centre.