Scale of justice

Fraud

FRN vs Gershon Tenyi Kasham

Humans

Gershon Tenyi Kasham

Money bag

N2,700,000.00
Amount allegedly defrauded

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused person was alleged to have dishonestly misappropriated the sum of N700,000 (Seven Hundred Thousand Naira) only from the sum of N2,700,000.00 (Two Million Seven Hundred Thousand Naira) paid to him by one Adamu Yahaya for purchase of a plot of land.

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Year(s) case tried in court

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Case Update
The defendant pleaded guilty to the charge and was consequently convicted and sentenced to ten (10) years imprisonment with an option of One Hundred Thousand Naira (N100,000.00) fine. The convict had already restituted the money to his victim.

Court house

Hon. Justice Darius Khobo
State High Court, Kaduna

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance
(complied)

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Case Information
Gershon Tenyi Kasham
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Darius Khobo, State High Court, Kaduna
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count amended charge bordering on criminal misappropriation.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jul 23, 2021
Summary of Case
The accused person was alleged to have dishonestly misappropriated the sum of N700,000 (Seven Hundred Thousand Naira) only from the sum of N2,700,000.00 (Two Million Seven Hundred Thousand Naira) paid to him by one Adamu Yahaya for purchase of a plot of land.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Gershon Tenyi Kasham – 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
The defendant pleaded guilty to the charge and was consequently convicted and sentenced to ten (10) years imprisonment with an option of One Hundred Thousand Naira (N100,000.00) fine. The convict had already restituted the money to his victim.
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