Scale of justice

Illegal dealing in oil products

FRN vs MT TIS IV

Humans

MT TIS IV

Money bag

Illegal dealing in oil products

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused was alleged to have, without lawful authority and license dealt in crude oil to wit: 700,000 liters conveyed in MT TIS IV.

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 the defendant to a fine of N4,000,000.00 (Four Million Naira). The court also ordered that the crude oil on board the vessel be forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria, the products are to be sold through a public auction under the supervision of the EFCC, and the proceeds paid into the Commission’s Recovery Account domiciled with the Central Bank of Nigeria.

Court house

Hon. Justice Isa Hamma Adama Dashen
Federal High Court, Port-Harcourt, Rivers

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance
(complied)

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Case Information
MT TIS IV
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Isa Hamma Adama Dashen, Federal High Court, Port-Harcourt, Rivers
Nature and Number of Charges
Charges bordering on illegal dealing of oil products
Date of 1st Arraignment
Oct 11, 2022
Summary of Case
The accused was alleged to have, without lawful authority and license dealt in crude oil to wit: 700,000 liters conveyed in MT TIS IV.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. MT TIS IV (Vessel) – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. Chisom Nyeche (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Chukwuma-Eneh (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 the defendant to a fine of N4,000,000.00 (Four Million Naira). The court also ordered that the crude oil on board the vessel be forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria, the products are to be sold through a public auction under the supervision of the EFCC, and the proceeds paid into the Commission’s Recovery Account domiciled with the Central Bank of Nigeria.
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