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Cybercrime/fraud

Jun 10, 2025

FRN vs Babatunde Akintomiwa David

Humans

Babatunde Akintomiwa David

Money bag

$1,200

Money bag

Case Summary
The Defendant was alleged to have fraudulently obtained the said sum fro several persons online, through various impersonating acts.

Calendar

0
Year(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
The trial judge convicted and sentenced the Defendant to 14 months imprisonment for failure to comply with lawful enquiry. Aside the jail term, the trial judge ordered the Defendant to restitute the sum of $1200 to his various victims and also forfeit all items recovered from him to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Court house

Hon. Justice P. I. Ajoku
Federal High Court, Ibadan, Oyo

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Babatunde Akintomiwa David
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice P. I. Ajoku, Federal High Court, Ibadan, Oyo
Nature and Number of Charges
2-count charge bordering on impersonation and obtaining money by false pretense.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jul 15, 2020
Summary of Case
The Defendant was alleged to have fraudulently obtained the said sum fro several persons online, through various impersonating acts.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Babatunde Akintomiwa David – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Dr. Ben Ubi (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
0 year(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Complied
Court Decision
The trial judge convicted and sentenced the Defendant to 14 months imprisonment for failure to comply with lawful enquiry. Aside the jail term, the trial judge ordered the Defendant to restitute the sum of $1200 to his various victims and also forfeit all items recovered from him to the Federal Government of Nigeria.