Scale of justice

Illegal dealing in oil products

FRN vs Olufunsho Dayo Chevy & 3 others

Humans

Olufunsho Dayo Chevy
& 3 others

Money bag

Illegal dealing in oil products

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused persons alongside their vessel and a company with 9 others (at large), without an appropriate license issued by Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Agency, allegedly dealt in petroleum product (crude oil) and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 13(2)(b)(i) of the Petroleum Act CAP Pi0, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 1990 and punishable under the same Section.

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Case Update
In view of the defendants' plea, the trial judge thereafter convicted and sentenced them to a fine of N20,000,000.00 (Twenty Million Naira), translating to N5,000,000.00 (Five Million Naira) each, to be paid into the Federal Government’s Account.

Court house

Hon. Justice I. L. Ojukwu
Federal High Court, Calabar, Cross-River

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance
(complied)

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Case Information
Olufunsho Dayo Chevy & 3 others
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice I. L. Ojukwu, Federal High Court, Calabar, Cross-River
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on stealing and unlicensed dealing in petroleum products.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jan 13, 2025
Summary of Case
The accused persons alongside their vessel and a company with 9 others (at large), without an appropriate license issued by Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Agency, allegedly dealt in petroleum product (crude oil) and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 13(2)(b)(i) of the Petroleum Act CAP Pi0, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 1990 and punishable under the same Section.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Olufunsho Dayo Chevy – Guilty
2. Uwem Udo Nya – Guilty
3. MT New Angel vessel – Guilty
4. Edi Eurolink Distribution (Company) – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. Chris Okeadaka (Lawyer)
2. Cyprian Afahanam (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Joshua Abolarin (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
0 year(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Complied
Court Decision
In view of the defendants' plea, the trial judge thereafter convicted and sentenced them to a fine of N20,000,000.00 (Twenty Million Naira), translating to N5,000,000.00 (Five Million Naira) each, to be paid into the Federal Government’s Account.
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