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Cybercrime/fraud

Jun 1, 2026

FRN vs Adebayo Adeola Mark

Humans

Adebayo Adeola Mark

Money bag

Cybercrime/fraud

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused person was alleged to have falsely presented himself online with an intent to fraudulently obtain money from unsuspecting persons.

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Year(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
The defendant pleaded guilty upon arraignment and was consequently convicted and sentenced to six months imprisonment, which shall be suspended. The judge also ordered the convict to forfeit the Phone recovered from him to the Federal Government.

Court house

Hon. Justice Mahmood Abdulgafar
State High Court, Kwara

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Adebayo Adeola Mark
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Mahmood Abdulgafar, State High Court, Kwara
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge of impersonation and fraud.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Oct 13, 2021
Summary of Case
The accused person was alleged to have falsely presented himself online with an intent to fraudulently obtain money from unsuspecting persons.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Adebayo Adeola Mark – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Mbachie Innocent (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
0 year(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Complied
Court Decision
The defendant pleaded guilty upon arraignment and was consequently convicted and sentenced to six months imprisonment, which shall be suspended. The judge also ordered the convict to forfeit the Phone recovered from him to the Federal Government.