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Cybercrime/fraud

Jun 3, 2026

FRN vs Balogun Ibrahim Olasunkanmi

Humans

Balogun Ibrahim Olasunkanmi

Money bag

$250

Money bag

Case Summary
The Defendant allegedly impersonated a white Caucasian lady using a phishing gmail account to cheat by fraudulently inducing one Dele Ferguson in delivering him the said sum under the guise of being in a relationship with him.

Calendar

0
Year(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
The trial judge convicted the Defendant and sentenced him to six (6) months in prison to take effect from July 15, 2019 without an option of fine. He was also ordered to forfeit all the phones and items recovered from him to the Federal Government.

Court house

Hon. Justice Mahmood Abdulgafar
State High Court, Kwara

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - not applicable

Case Information
Balogun Ibrahim Olasunkanmi
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Mahmood Abdulgafar, State High Court, Kwara
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on internet fraud
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jul 26, 2019
Summary of Case
The Defendant allegedly impersonated a white Caucasian lady using a phishing gmail account to cheat by fraudulently inducing one Dele Ferguson in delivering him the said sum under the guise of being in a relationship with him.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Balogun Ibrahim Olasunkanmi – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
No prosecutors recorded
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
0 year(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Not Applicable
Court Decision
The trial judge convicted the Defendant and sentenced him to six (6) months in prison to take effect from July 15, 2019 without an option of fine. He was also ordered to forfeit all the phones and items recovered from him to the Federal Government.