Scale of justice

Cybercrime/fraud

FRN vs Bilbert Sabo

Humans

Bilbert Sabo

Money bag

Cybercrime/fraud

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused allegedly presented himself on Facebook as Amelia Karim, a US Citizen from Ogden, Utah to advertise a fraudulent Bitcoin business and non-existing sports equipment to defraud unsuspecting victims.

Calendar

-657,437
Day(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 N150,000.00 (One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira) fine. Apart from his prison term, the convict forfeited the tool of his crime, an iphone 11 to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Court house

Hon. Justice A. A. Isiaka
State High Court, Kaduna

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance
(not applicable)

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Case Information
Bilbert Sabo
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice A. A. Isiaka, State High Court, Kaduna
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on cyber fraud.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jan 25, 2024
Summary of Case
The accused allegedly presented himself on Facebook as Amelia Karim, a US Citizen from Ogden, Utah to advertise a fraudulent Bitcoin business and non-existing sports equipment to defraud unsuspecting victims.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Bilbert Sabo – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. E. K. Garba (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
-657,437 day(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Not Applicable
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 N150,000.00 (One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira) fine. Apart from his prison term, the convict forfeited the tool of his crime, an iphone 11 to the Federal Government of Nigeria.
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