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Cybercrime/fraud

May 21, 2026

FRN vs Atanda Femi Benjamin

Humans

Atanda Femi Benjamin

Money bag

Cybercrime/fraud

Money bag

Case Summary
The Defendant allegedly attempted to cheat by impersonation, when he presented himself as one ' Federer Abril' a Caucasian male, to one Linda Richardson, in a bid to gain corrupt advantages to himself.

Calendar

2,275
Day(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
Upon the guilty plea of the Defendant, the prosecution team urged the court to convict him accordingly. The trial judge thereafter adjourned the case for judgement and ordered that the Defendant be remanded in the custody of the EFCC.

Court house

Hon. Justice Adenike Akinpelu
State High Court, Kwara

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Atanda Femi Benjamin
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Adenike Akinpelu, State High Court, Kwara
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on cyber-crime.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Feb 27, 2020
Summary of Case
The Defendant allegedly attempted to cheat by impersonation, when he presented himself as one ' Federer Abril' a Caucasian male, to one Linda Richardson, in a bid to gain corrupt advantages to himself.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Atanda Femi Benjamin – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Andrew Akoja (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
2,275 day(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Complied
Court Decision
Upon the guilty plea of the Defendant, the prosecution team urged the court to convict him accordingly. The trial judge thereafter adjourned the case for judgement and ordered that the Defendant be remanded in the custody of the EFCC.