Scale of justice

Cybercrime/fraud

FRN vs Chen Yuan

Humans

Chen Yuan

Money bag

Cybercrime/fraud

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused was alleged to have been involved in internet-related criminal activities.

Calendar

423
Day(s) since arraignment

Gavel

Case Update
In view of the defendant’s plea, the trial judge thereafter adjourned the matter for the commencement of trial and remanded the defendant at the Ikoyi correctional center.

Court house

Hon. Justice C. J. Aneke
Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance
(not applicable)

Case Information
Chen Yuan
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice C. J. Aneke, Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos
Nature and Number of Charges
Count charge bordering on cybercrime, cyber-terrorism, possession of documents containing false pretence and identity theft.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Feb 4, 2025
Summary of Case
The accused was alleged to have been involved in internet-related criminal activities.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Chen Yuan – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. M. K. Bashir (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
423 day(s)
Case Update
In view of the defendant’s plea, the trial judge thereafter adjourned the matter for the commencement of trial and remanded the defendant at the Ikoyi correctional center.
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Not Applicable