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Cybercrime/fraud

Apr 5, 2026

FRN vs Abah Mathew Arome

Humans

Abah Mathew Arome

Money bag

$140.00

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused was alleged to have retained the said sum which he knew that such fund forms part of proceeds of an unlawful act and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 18(2)(d) of the money laundering ( Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022 and punishable under Section 18(3) of the same Act.

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Year(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
In view of the defendant’s plea, the trial judge thereafter convicted and sentenced him to four years imprisonment with an option of N400,000.00 ( Four Hundred Thousand Naira) fine. In addition, the convict forfeited a Samsung Galaxy X9 Plus, being the tool of his crime and the sum of $140.00 (One Hundred and Forty Dollars), being the proceeds of his crime to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Court house

Hon. Justice R. M. Aikawa
Federal High Court, Kaduna, Kaduna

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Abah Mathew Arome
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice R. M. Aikawa, Federal High Court, Kaduna, Kaduna
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on impersonation, cybercrime and money laundering.
Date of 1st Arraignment
May 22, 2025
Summary of Case
The accused was alleged to have retained the said sum which he knew that such fund forms part of proceeds of an unlawful act and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 18(2)(d) of the money laundering ( Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022 and punishable under Section 18(3) of the same Act.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Abah Mathew Arome – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. K. S. Ogunlade (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 four years imprisonment with an option of N400,000.00 ( Four Hundred Thousand Naira) fine. In addition, the convict forfeited a Samsung Galaxy X9 Plus, being the tool of his crime and the sum of $140.00 (One Hundred and Forty Dollars), being the proceeds of his crime to the Federal Government of Nigeria.