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Cross-border crimes like money laundering raise complex questions about the reach of Nigerian courts. As global transactions expand, understanding the limits of extra-territorial jurisdiction has become necessary for businesses and individuals.

Authored by TEMPLARS Partner, Emmanuel Gbahabo, Senior Associate, Lawal Kazeem, and Associate, Grace Nwaigwe, this article analyses the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, highlighting the risks of an overbroad interpretation that could extend jurisdiction to non-citizens without a clear link to Nigeria, and argue for limiting jurisdiction to cases involving Nigerian citizens or national interests.

The article calls for legislative clarification and judicial guidance to align Nigeria’s framework with global best practice. To understand the implications and how to navigate compliance in cross-border transactions, read the full publication.

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