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Cybercrime/fraud

Jun 20, 2025

FRN vs Adeyemi Abraham Ismail

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Adeyemi Abraham Ismail

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$800.00; £100.00

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused person allegedly impersonated the identities of foreign nationals and fraudulently obtained money from unsuspecting persons under false pretence.

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Case Update
The defendant pleaded guilty to the charge upon arraignment and was subsequently convicted and sentenced to ten months imprisonment. The court also ordered the convict to restitute his victim the sum of $800.00 USD (Eight Hundred United States Dollars) and £100.00 (One Hundred Pound Sterling), and forfeit all items recovered from him to the Federal Government. The convict is also to undertake to be of good behaviour after serving his jail term.

Court house

Hon. Justice Uche Nma Agomoh
Federal High Court, Ibadan, Oyo

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Adeyemi Abraham Ismail
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Uche Nma Agomoh, Federal High Court, Ibadan, Oyo
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge of fraudulent impersonation.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Nov 18, 2021
Summary of Case
The accused person allegedly impersonated the identities of foreign nationals and fraudulently obtained money from unsuspecting persons under false pretence.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Adeyemi Abraham Ismail – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
No prosecutors recorded
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
0 year(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Complied
Court Decision
The defendant pleaded guilty to the charge upon arraignment and was subsequently convicted and sentenced to ten months imprisonment. The court also ordered the convict to restitute his victim the sum of $800.00 USD (Eight Hundred United States Dollars) and £100.00 (One Hundred Pound Sterling), and forfeit all items recovered from him to the Federal Government. The convict is also to undertake to be of good behaviour after serving his jail term.