Scale of justice

Cybercrime/fraud

FRN vs Chidiebere Favour Onwukwu

Humans

Chidiebere Favour Onwukwu

Money bag

$200.00

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused allegedly took possession of the said sum which he reasonably ought to have known forms proceed of an unlawful act to wit: Cybercrime and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 18(2)(d) of the Money laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022 and punishable under Section 18(3) of the same Act.

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Year(s) case tried in court

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Case Update
In view of the defendant’s plea, the trial judge thereafter convicted and sentenced him to six months imprisonment with an option of N500,000.00 (Five Hundred Thousand Naira) fine. The convict was ordered to forfeit all items recovered from him to the Federal Government of Nigeria, and also restitute $300.00 (Three Hundred Dollars) to his victim.

Court house

Hon. Justice I. L. Ojukwu
Federal High Court, Port-Harcourt, Rivers

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance
(complied)

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Case Information
Chidiebere Favour Onwukwu
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice I. L. Ojukwu, Federal High Court, Port-Harcourt, Rivers
Nature and Number of Charges
offences bordering on criminal impersonation and identity theft aimed at defrauding innocent citizens.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Nov 8, 2024
Summary of Case
The accused allegedly took possession of the said sum which he reasonably ought to have known forms proceed of an unlawful act to wit: Cybercrime and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 18(2)(d) of the Money laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022 and punishable under Section 18(3) of the same Act.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Chidiebere Favour Onwukwu – 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 six months imprisonment with an option of N500,000.00 (Five Hundred Thousand Naira) fine. The convict was ordered to forfeit all items recovered from him to the Federal Government of Nigeria, and also restitute $300.00 (Three Hundred Dollars) to his victim.
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