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Cybercrime/fraud

Jul 16, 2025

FRN vs Ajayi Lanre Lawrence

Humans

Ajayi Lanre Lawrence

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Cybercrime/fraud

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused was alleged to have been involved in internet-related criminal activities.

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Year(s) case tried in court

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Case Update
In view of the defendant's plea, the trial judge thereafter, convicted and sentenced him to six months of community service. The court ordered that the convict restitute his victim and forfeit all items recovered from him to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Court house

Hon. Justice Iyabo S. Yerima
State High Court, Oyo

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Ajayi Lanre Lawrence
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Iyabo S. Yerima, State High Court, Oyo
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on cyber fraud.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Nov 4, 2022
Summary of Case
The accused was alleged to have been involved in internet-related criminal activities.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Ajayi Lanre Lawrence – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Shamsudden Bashir (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
0 year(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Complied
Court Decision
In view of the defendant's plea, the trial judge thereafter, convicted and sentenced him to six months of community service. The court ordered that the convict restitute his victim and forfeit all items recovered from him to the Federal Government of Nigeria.