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Cybercrime/fraud

May 22, 2026

FRN vs Abdullahi Abubakar

Humans

Abdullahi Abubakar

Money bag

Cybercrime/fraud

Money bag

Case Summary
The Accused was alleged to have been involved in internet-related fraud by dishonestly deceiving unsuspecting persons and falsely presenting himself to defraud them.

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Year(s) case tried in court

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Case Update
After the defendant pleaded guilty to the charge preferred against him, the trial judge convicted and sentenced him to three years imprisonment with an option of N100,000.00 fine

Court house

Hon. Justice Mohammed Mohammed
State High Court, Sokoto

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Abdullahi Abubakar
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Mohammed Mohammed, State High Court, Sokoto
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on conspiracy and cheating.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jun 17, 2021
Summary of Case
The Accused was alleged to have been involved in internet-related fraud by dishonestly deceiving unsuspecting persons and falsely presenting himself to defraud them.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Abdullahi Abubakar – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. Shamsu A. Dauda (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. S. H. Sa'ad (Lawyer)
2. Musa Mela Gwani (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 preferred against him, the trial judge convicted and sentenced him to three years imprisonment with an option of N100,000.00 fine