Scale of justice

Illegal mining

FRN vs Zhang Hong Lin & 1 other

Humans

Zhang Hong Lin
& 1 other

Money bag

Illegal mining

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused persons allegedly conspired between themselves and with intent to defraud the Federal Government of Nigeria of the revenue accruing therefrom and without the permission of the appropriate authority, engaged in the exportation of "Mica Products, Copper bearing and Lithium bearing mineral resources" out of Nigeria, and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 8 (a) of the Miscellaneous Offences Act, 1983 and punishable under Section 8 of the same Act.

Calendar

365
Day(s) since arraignment

Gavel

Case Update
In view of the defendant's plea, the trial judge thereafter rejected the application and remanded them in a Correctional Centre. The Judge further adjourned the matter for the commencement of trial.

Court house

Hon. Justice C. J. Aneke
Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance
(not applicable)

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Case Information
Zhang Hong Lin & 1 other
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice C. J. Aneke, Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos
Nature and Number of Charges
5-count charge bordering on unlawful possession and exportation of mineral resources.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jun 4, 2025
Summary of Case
The accused persons allegedly conspired between themselves and with intent to defraud the Federal Government of Nigeria of the revenue accruing therefrom and without the permission of the appropriate authority, engaged in the exportation of "Mica Products, Copper bearing and Lithium bearing mineral resources" out of Nigeria, and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 8 (a) of the Miscellaneous Offences Act, 1983 and punishable under Section 8 of the same Act.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Zhang Hong Lin – Not guilty
2. Zhao Pei Hai – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Bilikisu Buhari (Lawyer)
2. Obumneme Okezie (Lawyer)
3. Hannatu .U. Kofar Naisa (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
365 day(s)
Case Update
In view of the defendant's plea, the trial judge thereafter rejected the application and remanded them in a Correctional Centre. The Judge further adjourned the matter for the commencement of trial.
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Not Applicable
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