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Cybercrime/fraud

Jun 4, 2025

FRN vs Afonja Mujeeb Adewale (Student of Federal University, Dutsinma, Katsina State)

Humans

Afonja Mujeeb Adewale

Money bag

$585.00

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused person allegedly misrepresented himself as a foreign national online to fraudulently obtain money from unsuspecting persons under false pretence.

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Year(s) case tried in court

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Case Update
After the defendant pleaded guilty to the charge, the trial judge convicted and sentenced the defendant to three months in prison with an option of N50,000 (Fifty Thousands Naira only) fine. The court further ordered the convict to restitute his victim the sum of $585 (Five Hundred and Eighty-Five Dollars) and forfeit his iPhone 11 Pro to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Court house

Hon. Justice Musa Danladi
State High Court, Katsina

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - not applicable

Case Information
Afonja Mujeeb Adewale
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Musa Danladi, State High Court, Katsina
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on impersonation and cheating.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Aug 6, 2021
Summary of Case
The accused person allegedly misrepresented himself as a foreign national online to fraudulently obtain money from unsuspecting persons under false pretence.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Afonja Mujeeb Adewale (Student of Federal University, Dutsinma, Katsina State) – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. M. T. Steven (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. M. M. Gambo (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
0 year(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Not Applicable
Court Decision
After the defendant pleaded guilty to the charge, the trial judge convicted and sentenced the defendant to three months in prison with an option of N50,000 (Fifty Thousands Naira only) fine. The court further ordered the convict to restitute his victim the sum of $585 (Five Hundred and Eighty-Five Dollars) and forfeit his iPhone 11 Pro to the Federal Government of Nigeria.