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Cybercrime/fraud

May 14, 2025

FRN vs Akinyemi Seun

Humans

Akinyemi Seun

Money bag

Cybercrime/fraud

Money bag

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

Calendar

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Year(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
In view of the defendant’s plea, the trial judge thereafter convicted and sentenced him to two years imprisonment with an option of N100,000.00 (One Hundred Thousand Naira) fine. The judge ordered the convict to forfeit all items recovered from him as instruments and proceeds of crime to the Federal Government of Nigeria and to also undertake in writing to be of good behavior henceforth.

Court house

Hon. Justice Efe Ikponwonba
State High Court, Edo

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Akinyemi Seun
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Efe Ikponwonba, State High Court, Edo
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on cyber fraud.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Apr 17, 2024
Summary of Case
The accused was alleged to have been involved in internet-related criminal activities.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Akinyemi Seun – 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
In view of the defendant’s plea, the trial judge thereafter convicted and sentenced him to two years imprisonment with an option of N100,000.00 (One Hundred Thousand Naira) fine. The judge ordered the convict to forfeit all items recovered from him as instruments and proceeds of crime to the Federal Government of Nigeria and to also undertake in writing to be of good behavior henceforth.