Scale of justice

Cybercrime/fraud

FRN vs Prosper Emeka Chinonso

Humans

Prosper Emeka Chinonso

Money bag

Cybercrime/fraud

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused was alleged to have fraudulently impersonated Williams, a Phillipino on Tiktok with the intent to gain advantage for himself and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 22 (2) (b) (i) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention) Act 2015 and punishable under the same Section.

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Year(s) case tried in court

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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 N1,000,000.00 (One Million Naira) fine. The court also ordered that the forfeited items belonging to the convict be auctioned and proceeds of the auction deposited in the EFCC’s Proceeds of Crime 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
Prosper Emeka Chinonso
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 cyber-fraud.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jul 1, 2025
Summary of Case
The accused was alleged to have fraudulently impersonated Williams, a Phillipino on Tiktok with the intent to gain advantage for himself and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 22 (2) (b) (i) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention) Act 2015 and punishable under the same Section.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Prosper Emeka Chinonso – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Khamis Mahmud (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 N1,000,000.00 (One Million Naira) fine. The court also ordered that the forfeited items belonging to the convict be auctioned and proceeds of the auction deposited in the EFCC’s Proceeds of Crime Account.
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