Scale of justice

Cybercrime/fraud

FRN vs Arigu Nathaniel Bishara

Humans

Arigu Nathaniel Bishara

Money bag

N778,280.00

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused was alleged to have without lawful authority engaged in the acquisition and retained the said sum, which he received via his Bank account knowing that at the time of acquisition and retention of the said money it was derived from unlawful activity.

Calendar

0
Year(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
In view of the defendant's plea, the trial judge thereafter convicted and sentenced him to two years imprisonment with an option of N1,000,000.00 (One Million Naira) fine.

Court house

Hon. Justice Abdu Dogo
Federal High Court, Lafia, Nasarawa

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance
(complied)

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Case Information
Arigu Nathaniel Bishara
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Abdu Dogo, Federal High Court, Lafia, Nasarawa
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on cyber fraud.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jun 20, 2023
Summary of Case
The accused was alleged to have without lawful authority engaged in the acquisition and retained the said sum, which he received via his Bank account knowing that at the time of acquisition and retention of the said money it was derived from unlawful activity.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Arigu Nathaniel Bishara – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
No prosecutors recorded
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
0 year(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Complied
Court Decision
In view of the defendant's plea, the trial judge thereafter convicted and sentenced him to two years imprisonment with an option of N1,000,000.00 (One Million Naira) fine.
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