Scale of justice

Cybercrime/fraud

FRN vs Arikewuyo Muhammed

Humans

Arikewuyo Muhammed

Money bag

N162,000.00

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused person was alleged to have falsely represented himself with an intent to defraud unsuspecting foreign nationals online.

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Year(s) case tried in court

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Case Update
Upon the defendant's guilty plea, the trial judge convicted and sentenced the defendant to one-year imprisonment with an option of a fine of N250,000 (Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira Only). The convict was also ordered to forfeit a manager's cheque (bank draft) of N162,000 (One Hundred and Sixty Two Thousand Naira Only) which he raised as restitution to his victims as well as the iPhone 11 which he used to perpetrate the crime to the Federal Government.

Court house

Hon. Justice Sikiru Oyinloye
State High Court, Kwara

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance
(not applicable)

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Case Information
Arikewuyo Muhammed
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Sikiru Oyinloye, State High Court, Kwara
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on cybercrime.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Sep 14, 2021
Summary of Case
The accused person was alleged to have falsely represented himself with an intent to defraud unsuspecting foreign nationals online.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Arikewuyo Muhammed – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Sesan Ola (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
0 year(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Not Applicable
Court Decision
Upon the defendant's guilty plea, the trial judge convicted and sentenced the defendant to one-year imprisonment with an option of a fine of N250,000 (Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira Only). The convict was also ordered to forfeit a manager's cheque (bank draft) of N162,000 (One Hundred and Sixty Two Thousand Naira Only) which he raised as restitution to his victims as well as the iPhone 11 which he used to perpetrate the crime to the Federal Government.
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