Scale of justice

Cybercrime/fraud

FRN vs Ibrahim Lawal

Humans

Ibrahim Lawal

Money bag

Cybercrime/fraud

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused was alleged to have been involved in 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 six months imprisonment with an option of N100,000.00 (One Hundred Thousand Naira) fine. Additionally, the convict was ordered to forfeit all the instruments used to perpetrate the crime to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Court house

Hon. Justice M. S. Abubakar
Federal High Court, Katsina, Katsina

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance
(complied)

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Case Information
Ibrahim Lawal
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice M. S. Abubakar, Federal High Court, Katsina, Katsina
Nature and Number of Charges
Charges bordering on identity theft.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Aug 1, 2023
Summary of Case
The accused was alleged to have been involved in internet-related criminal activities.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Ibrahim Lawal – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Douglas Gift (Lawyer)
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 N100,000.00 (One Hundred Thousand Naira) fine. Additionally, the convict was ordered to forfeit all the instruments used to perpetrate the crime to the Federal Government of Nigeria.
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