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Cybercrime/fraud

Jul 22, 2025

FRN vs Adepoju Olawale Sunday (Owner of De Rock Club, Ibadan)

Humans

Adepoju Olawale Sunday

Money bag

N31,821,000.00

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused allegedly stole the identities of the American citizens eligible for the tax refund program across the U.S. and filed the stolen information to claim the benefits. Also, he allegedly transferred the sum of N3,108,000.00 (Three Million, One Hundred and Eight Thousand Naira) from his bank account domiciled at Guaranty Trust Bank to one Owoade Emmanuel David through his bank account domiciled at First City Monument Bank, which money he reasonably ought to have known forms part of the proceeds of an unlawful act.

Calendar

846
Day(s) since arraignment

Gavel

Case Update
The presiding judge adjourned the matter for ruling and ordered that the defendant be remanded in the Agodi Correctional facility.

Court house

Hon. Justice Uche Nma Agomoh
State High Court, Oyo

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - not applicable

Case Information
Adepoju Olawale Sunday
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Uche Nma Agomoh, State High Court, Oyo
Nature and Number of Charges
8 &19- separate count charge bordering on identity theft, obtaining COVID–19 unemployment benefits from the United States of America Government, and obtaining money under false pretense.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Mar 29, 2023
Summary of Case
The accused allegedly stole the identities of the American citizens eligible for the tax refund program across the U.S. and filed the stolen information to claim the benefits. Also, he allegedly transferred the sum of N3,108,000.00 (Three Million, One Hundred and Eight Thousand Naira) from his bank account domiciled at Guaranty Trust Bank to one Owoade Emmanuel David through his bank account domiciled at First City Monument Bank, which money he reasonably ought to have known forms part of the proceeds of an unlawful act.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Adepoju Olawale Sunday (Owner of De Rock Club, Ibadan) – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. Olaniyi George (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Mabas Mabur (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
846 day(s)
Case Update
The presiding judge adjourned the matter for ruling and ordered that the defendant be remanded in the Agodi Correctional facility.
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Not Applicable