Section 20: Jurisdiction to try offences under this Act . (AS AMENDED BY MONEY LAUNDERING (PROHIBITION) (AMENDED) ACT, 2012)

(1)
The Federal High Court shall have jurisdiction to:
(a) try offences under this Act or any other related enactment; and
(b)
hear and determine proceedings arising under this Act whether or not the offence was commenced in Nigeria and completed outside Nigeria and the victim is:
(i) a citizen or resident of Nigeria,
(ii) not a citizen of any country but ordinarily resident in Nigeria,
(iii) in transit or has a link with Nigeria,
(iv) dealing with or on behalf of the Government of Nigeria, or a citizen of Nigeria or an entity registered in Nigeria, or
(v) the alleged offender and is in Nigeria and not extradited to any other country for prosecution.
(2) The Federal High Court shall have jurisdiction to impose any penalty provided for an offence under this Act or any other related law.
(3) In any trial for an offence under this Act, the Court shall have power, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any other enactment, adopt all legal measures necessary to avoid unnecessary delays and abuse in the conduct of matters.
(4) Subject to the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, an application for stay of proceedings in respect of any criminal matter brought under this Act shall not be entertained until judgment is delivered.