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Apr 6, 2026

FRN vs. Adekoya James Adeyinka

Humans

Adekoya James Adeyinka

Money bag

N3,000,000.00
Amount allegedly scammed

Money bag

Case Summary
The defendant was alleged to have collected the said sum in tranches sometimes in 2016 from the petitioner, under the pretence that he was expecting N60m (Sixty Million Naira) from Nigerite Company. He also claimed that the said N60m was awarded to him as damages against the company in a civil matter between them. The petitioner, however, said he later found out that the claim was false and that the defendant only made it up to swindle him.

Calendar

2,370
Day(s) since arraignment

Gavel

Case Update
Prosecuting counsel, thereafter prayed the court for a trial date and order to remand the defendant in the Nigerian Correctional Service facility. The presiding judge, however, adjourned the case for trial and ordered that the defendant be remanded as prayed.

Court house

Hon. Justice Ibrahim Watila
Federal High Court, Abeokuta, Ogun

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - not applicable

Case Information
Adekoya James Adeyinka
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Ibrahim Watila, Federal High Court, Abeokuta, Ogun
Nature and Number of Charges
23-count charge bordering on obtaining money under false pretense.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Oct 10, 2019
Summary of Case
The defendant was alleged to have collected the said sum in tranches sometimes in 2016 from the petitioner, under the pretence that he was expecting N60m (Sixty Million Naira) from Nigerite Company. He also claimed that the said N60m was awarded to him as damages against the company in a civil matter between them. The petitioner, however, said he later found out that the claim was false and that the defendant only made it up to swindle him.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Adekoya James Adeyinka – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Chidi A. Okoli (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
2,370 day(s)
Case Update
Prosecuting counsel, thereafter prayed the court for a trial date and order to remand the defendant in the Nigerian Correctional Service facility. The presiding judge, however, adjourned the case for trial and ordered that the defendant be remanded as prayed.
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Not Applicable