Scale of justice

Cybercrime/fraud

FRN vs Chinedu Ugwu Kingsley

Humans

Chinedu Ugwu Kingsley

Money bag

Cybercrime/fraud

Money bag

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

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 three years imprisonment with an option of N200,000.00 (Two Hundred Thousand Naira) fine. In addition to the convict’s sentence, he forfeited all items recovered from him, being proceeds of crime to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Court house

Hon. Justice A. N. Erhabor
State High Court, Edo

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance
(complied)

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Case Information
Chinedu Ugwu Kingsley
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice A. N. Erhabor, State High Court, Edo
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretence, retention of proceeds of crime and possession of fraudulent documents.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Mar 28, 2025
Summary of Case
The accused was alleged to have been involved in some internet-related criminal activities.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Chinedu Ugwu Kingsley – 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 three years imprisonment with an option of N200,000.00 (Two Hundred Thousand Naira) fine. In addition to the convict’s sentence, he forfeited all items recovered from him, being proceeds of crime to the Federal Government of Nigeria.
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