# Court Orders Final Forfeiture of Over 40 Properties Linked to Malami
A court has issued an order for the final forfeiture of more than 40 properties linked to Malami, following a ruling on objections raised by Malami and others against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission's (EFCC) request for forfeiture.
In delivering the judgment, the presiding judge rejected arguments centered on property ownership, instead focusing on the legitimacy of the funds used to acquire the properties. The court determined that the central question was not who owned the assets, but whether the money used to purchase them came from lawful sources.
This ruling represents a significant development in the EFCC's efforts to recover assets it alleges were obtained through illicit means. The final forfeiture order means the properties will be transferred to the state, concluding the legal proceedings on this matter.
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