Scale of justice

Fraud

FRN vs Murtala Adebayo

Humans

Murtala Adebayo

Money bag

N19,000,000.00
Amount allegedly defrauded

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused was alleged to have used "phony" Corporate Affairs Commission documents as well as fake tax documents to secure bail from the court.

Calendar

158
Day(s) since arraignment

Gavel

Case Update
In view of the defendant plea, the trial judge thereafter granted bail to him in the sum of N5,000,000.00 (Five Million Naira) with one surety in like sum and a lien of N5,000,000.00 (Five Million Naira) placed on surety's personal account. The court further ordered that the surety must enroll in surety registration management. The case was adjourned for the commencement of trial.

Court house

Hon. Justice R. A. Oshodi
State High Court, Ikeja, Lagos

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance
(not applicable)

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Case Information
Murtala Adebayo
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice R. A. Oshodi, State High Court, Ikeja, Lagos
Nature and Number of Charges
3-count charge bordering on fraud.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jan 28, 2025
Summary of Case
The accused was alleged to have used "phony" Corporate Affairs Commission documents as well as fake tax documents to secure bail from the court.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Murtala Adebayo – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. Bamidele Ogundele (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. S. M. Yabo (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
158 day(s)
Case Update
In view of the defendant plea, the trial judge thereafter granted bail to him in the sum of N5,000,000.00 (Five Million Naira) with one surety in like sum and a lien of N5,000,000.00 (Five Million Naira) placed on surety's personal account. The court further ordered that the surety must enroll in surety registration management. The case was adjourned for the commencement of trial.
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Not Applicable
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