Scale of justice

Cybercrime/fraud

FRN vs Wilfred Fajemisin

Humans

Wilfred Fajemisin

Money bag

Cybercrime/fraud

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused person was alleged to have fraudulently impersonated himself online with the intent to defraud unsuspecting foreign nationals under false pretence.

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0
Year(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
After the defendant pleaded guilty to the charge, the trial judge convicted and sentenced the defendant to two years imprisonment with an option of a fine of N500,000 (Five Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira) only.

Court house

Hon. Justice O. A. Taiwo
State High Court, Ikeja, Lagos

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance
(complied)

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Case Information
Wilfred Fajemisin
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice O. A. Taiwo, State High Court, Ikeja, Lagos
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on criminal impersonation and possession of false documents.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Feb 21, 2022
Summary of Case
The accused person was alleged to have fraudulently impersonated himself online with the intent to defraud unsuspecting foreign nationals under false pretence.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Wilfred Fajemisin – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. S.O. Daji (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
0 year(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Complied
Court Decision
After the defendant pleaded guilty to the charge, the trial judge convicted and sentenced the defendant to two years imprisonment with an option of a fine of N500,000 (Five Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira) only.
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