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Fraud

Jun 7, 2025

FRN vs Aso Adasa Morrison & 1 other

Humans

Aso Adasa Morrison
& 1 other

Money bag

$662,300.00
Amount allegedly defrauded

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused persons alongside others (now at large) were alleged to have fraudulently obtained the said sum from one Mr. Jung Yongmin, a South Korean, under the pretext of selling Nigerian crude oil to him.

Calendar

10
Year(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
Subsequently, the trial judge found the defendants guilty of all the 17 count charges and thereafter convicted and sentenced them to 3 years in prison for counts 1-4, 7 years in prison for counts 5 & 6, 3 years in prison for count 7-17 without any option of fine. The sentences are to run concurrently. The court further advised that the South Korean Embassy (the petitioners) be informed of the judgment which is a consequence of their petition to ICPC.

Court house

Hon. Justice S. C. Amadi
State High Court, Port Harcourt, Rivers

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - not applicable

Case Information
Aso Adasa Morrison & 1 other
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice S. C. Amadi, State High Court, Port Harcourt, Rivers
Nature and Number of Charges
17-count charge bordering on conspiracy, forgery, and obtaining by false pretense.
Date of 1st Arraignment
2013
Summary of Case
The accused persons alongside others (now at large) were alleged to have fraudulently obtained the said sum from one Mr. Jung Yongmin, a South Korean, under the pretext of selling Nigerian crude oil to him.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Aso Adasa Morrison – Not guilty
2. Frank Biobarakuma – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission
Prosecutor(s)
No prosecutors recorded
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
10 year(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Not Applicable
Court Decision
Subsequently, the trial judge found the defendants guilty of all the 17 count charges and thereafter convicted and sentenced them to 3 years in prison for counts 1-4, 7 years in prison for counts 5 & 6, 3 years in prison for count 7-17 without any option of fine. The sentences are to run concurrently. The court further advised that the South Korean Embassy (the petitioners) be informed of the judgment which is a consequence of their petition to ICPC.