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Impersonation

Apr 4, 2026

FRN vs Abah Stephen

Humans

Abah Stephen

Money bag

N1,500,000.00

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused was alleged to have pretended to be Johnscot, an American Military Doctor on a peacekeeping mission for the United Nations in Kabul, Afghanistan, by use of an email account - [email protected] where he allegedly induced and defrauded one Jana Bilkara, Czech Republic Citizen who delivered the said sum, in the guise of being in a romantic relationship with her.

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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 the defendant to two years imprisonment with a fine of N500,000.00 (Five Hundred Thousand Naira). The judge also ordered that the mobile phone recovered from the convict be forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Court house

Hon. Justice Abdu Dogo
Federal High Court, Makurdi, Benue

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Abah Stephen
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Abdu Dogo, Federal High Court, Makurdi, Benue
Nature and Number of Charges
Charge bordering on cybercrime.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Feb 13, 2023
Summary of Case
The accused was alleged to have pretended to be Johnscot, an American Military Doctor on a peacekeeping mission for the United Nations in Kabul, Afghanistan, by use of an email account - [email protected] where he allegedly induced and defrauded one Jana Bilkara, Czech Republic Citizen who delivered the said sum, in the guise of being in a romantic relationship with her.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Abah Stephen – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. C. C. Egbokwe (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. George Chia-Yakua (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 the defendant to two years imprisonment with a fine of N500,000.00 (Five Hundred Thousand Naira). The judge also ordered that the mobile phone recovered from the convict be forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria.