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Cybercrime/fraud

Jul 16, 2025

FRN vs Aro Oluwaferanmi

Humans

Aro Oluwaferanmi

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 three years imprisonment with an option of N200,000.00 (Two Hundred Thousand Naira) fine. The court also ordered that items recovered from the convict being proceeds of crime be forfeited to the Federal Government and his bank account closed.

Court house

Hon. Justice M. Itsueli
State High Court, Edo

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Aro Oluwaferanmi
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice M. Itsueli, State High Court, Edo
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on retention of proceeds of crime and unlawful possession of fraudulent documents.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jun 9, 2023
Summary of Case
The accused was alleged to have been involved in internet-related criminal activities.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Aro Oluwaferanmi – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Francis Jirbo (Lawyer)
2. K. Y. Bello (Lawyer)
3. Abdulazeez Bala-Ribah (Lawyer)
4. Ibrahim Faisal (Lawyer)
5. Salihu Ahmed (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 three years imprisonment with an option of N200,000.00 (Two Hundred Thousand Naira) fine. The court also ordered that items recovered from the convict being proceeds of crime be forfeited to the Federal Government and his bank account closed.