Scale of justice

Fraud

FRN vs Emeka Anaga

Humans

Emeka Anaga

Money bag

N39,605,000.00
Amount allegedly defrauded

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused, allegedly tricked one Innocent Nwachukwu (Inno Maiduguri), a businessman in Anambra State to pay the said sum on the pretext that he would help him to secure contracts to supply fuel to power the generators of the masts of all major telephone networks in Delta, Kano and,Ebonyi States. He had introduced himself as a contractor with MTN and Etisalat networks, charged with the responsibility of mounting masts in various locations in Isu , Ebonyi State.

Calendar

20
Day(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
In delivering judgment, Justice Aluko convicted the defendant on 34 counts of the charge and sentenced him to 10 years imprisonment for conspiracy and 12 years for counts relating to obtaining money by false pretence, to run concurrently. He also ordered that the convict restitute the sum of N37,850.00 (Thirty Seven Million. Eight Hundred and Fifty Thousand) to his victim.

Court house

Hon. Justice Akintayo Aluko
Federal High Court, Abakaliki, Ebonyi

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance
(complied)

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Case Information
Emeka Anaga
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Akintayo Aluko, Federal High Court, Abakaliki, Ebonyi
Nature and Number of Charges
38-count charge bordering on conspiracy, obtaining money under false pretense, forgery and uttering.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Aug 5, 2022
Summary of Case
The accused, allegedly tricked one Innocent Nwachukwu (Inno Maiduguri), a businessman in Anambra State to pay the said sum on the pretext that he would help him to secure contracts to supply fuel to power the generators of the masts of all major telephone networks in Delta, Kano and,Ebonyi States. He had introduced himself as a contractor with MTN and Etisalat networks, charged with the responsibility of mounting masts in various locations in Isu , Ebonyi State.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Emeka Anaga – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Rotimi Ajobiewe (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
20 day(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Complied
Court Decision
In delivering judgment, Justice Aluko convicted the defendant on 34 counts of the charge and sentenced him to 10 years imprisonment for conspiracy and 12 years for counts relating to obtaining money by false pretence, to run concurrently. He also ordered that the convict restitute the sum of N37,850.00 (Thirty Seven Million. Eight Hundred and Fifty Thousand) to his victim.
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