Scale of justice

Cybercrime/fraud

FRN vs Enwu Stephen Chimdindu

Humans

Enwu Stephen Chimdindu

Money bag

Cybercrime/fraud

Money bag

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

Calendar

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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 N100,000.00 (One Hundred Thousand Naira) fine. The court also ordered that the his mobile phone be auctioned by the Deputy Court Registrar of the court and proceed paid into the Treasury Single Account of the Federation. Convict was also ordered to submit his Bank Verification Numbers and National Identification Number to the court which will also be verified by the Deputy Court Registrar after which he would swear to affidavit of good behavior and another affidavit, showing that he had complied with the submission of his particulars.

Court house

Hon. Justice M. T. Segun-Bello
Federal High Court, Abakaliki, Ebonyi

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance
(complied)

Case Information
Enwu Stephen Chimdindu
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice M. T. Segun-Bello, Federal High Court, Abakaliki, Ebonyi
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on obtaining by false presence, personation and possession of fraudulent documents.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Sep 27, 2024
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. Enwu Stephen Chimdindu – 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 N100,000.00 (One Hundred Thousand Naira) fine. The court also ordered that the his mobile phone be auctioned by the Deputy Court Registrar of the court and proceed paid into the Treasury Single Account of the Federation. Convict was also ordered to submit his Bank Verification Numbers and National Identification Number to the court which will also be verified by the Deputy Court Registrar after which he would swear to affidavit of good behavior and another affidavit, showing that he had complied with the submission of his particulars.