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Cybercrime/fraud

May 24, 2025

FRN vs Andre Agbai Kalu

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Andre Agbai Kalu

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Cybercrime/fraud

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Case Summary
The accused was alleged to have in his possession fraudulent documents containing false pretenses contrary to Section 320 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

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Case Update
Following the defendant's guilty plea, the trial judge convicted and sentenced him to six months imprisonment with an option of N200,000 (Two Hundred Thousand Naira) fine. The court also ordered the forfeiture of a Toyota 4Runner SUV, Lexus RX 330 and mobile devices recovered from the convict to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Court house

Hon. Justice O. A. Taiwo
State High Court, Ikeja, Lagos

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Andre Agbai Kalu
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice O. A. Taiwo, State High Court, Ikeja, Lagos
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge of internet-related fraud.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Feb 18, 2021
Summary of Case
The accused was alleged to have in his possession fraudulent documents containing false pretenses contrary to Section 320 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Andre Agbai Kalu – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. A. Yerima (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
0 year(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Complied
Court Decision
Following the defendant's guilty plea, the trial judge convicted and sentenced him to six months imprisonment with an option of N200,000 (Two Hundred Thousand Naira) fine. The court also ordered the forfeiture of a Toyota 4Runner SUV, Lexus RX 330 and mobile devices recovered from the convict to the Federal Government of Nigeria.