Scale of justice

Fraud

FRN vs Peter Nwogu & 1 other

Humans

Peter Nwogu
& 1 other

Money bag

N78,700,000.00
Amount allegedly defrauded

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused allegedly placed advertisements for lease of property on newspapers and a couple of other publications, using the name of his outfits, Diplomatic Service Consultancy Limited and Christian Defence Fellowship, a non-governmental organization. Subsequently, he allegedly collected money from various people under the pretext of letting properties to them, which he never did.

Calendar

15
Year(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
Delivering the judgment, the presiding judge found the defendant guilty as charged and sentenced him to 17 years imprisonment, without an option of fine. He was also ordered to restitute his victims.

Court house

Hon. Justice S. S. Ogunsanya
State High Court, Ikeja, Lagos

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance
(not applicable)

Case Information
Peter Nwogu & 1 other
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice S. S. Ogunsanya, State High Court, Ikeja, Lagos
Nature and Number of Charges
20-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and issuance of dishonoured cheques
Date of 1st Arraignment
2010
Summary of Case
The accused allegedly placed advertisements for lease of property on newspapers and a couple of other publications, using the name of his outfits, Diplomatic Service Consultancy Limited and Christian Defence Fellowship, a non-governmental organization. Subsequently, he allegedly collected money from various people under the pretext of letting properties to them, which he never did.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Peter Nwogu – Not guilty
2. DSCL Services Consulting Limited (Company)Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Babatunde Sonoiki (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
15 year(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Not Applicable
Court Decision
Delivering the judgment, the presiding judge found the defendant guilty as charged and sentenced him to 17 years imprisonment, without an option of fine. He was also ordered to restitute his victims.