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Fraud

Jun 18, 2025

FRN vs Bamidele Ahmed Salami

Humans

Bamidele Ahmed Salami

Money bag

N2,240,848.00
Amount allegedly defrauded

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused person allegedly induced his victim to pay the sum of Two Million Two Hundred and Forty Thousand Eight Hundred and Forty-Eight Naira (N2,240,848.00) into his account for the purpose of an investment with a promise to pay back by instalments in six months but dishonestly converted the money to his personal use.

Calendar

1,325
Day(s) since arraignment

Gavel

Case Update
After the defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge, the trial judge granted the defendant bail in the sum of N2 million and one reliable surety in like sum who must be a resident of Kaduna and have a property which Certificate of Occupancy shall be verified by both the court registry and EFCC.

Court house

Hon. Justice Darius Khobo
State High Court, Kaduna

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Bamidele Ahmed Salami
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Darius Khobo, State High Court, Kaduna
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge of obtaining money by false pretence.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Nov 1, 2021
Summary of Case
The accused person allegedly induced his victim to pay the sum of Two Million Two Hundred and Forty Thousand Eight Hundred and Forty-Eight Naira (N2,240,848.00) into his account for the purpose of an investment with a promise to pay back by instalments in six months but dishonestly converted the money to his personal use.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Bamidele Ahmed Salami – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Nasiru Salele (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
1,325 day(s)
Case Update
After the defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge, the trial judge granted the defendant bail in the sum of N2 million and one reliable surety in like sum who must be a resident of Kaduna and have a property which Certificate of Occupancy shall be verified by both the court registry and EFCC.
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Complied