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Fraud

Jun 7, 2025

FRN vs Benjamin Okoye & 5 others

Humans

Benjamin Okoye
& 5 others

Money bag

Fraud

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused person, alongside one Ilongwo Angela (NOW AT LARGE), without due authorization allegedly dealt with the property of one Obinna Ezenwaka situate and located at Plot 165C, Block 12, Amuwo Odofin, Ajayi Street, Diamond Estate, Amuwo Odofin Lagos, subject of interim forfeiture to the Federal Government of Nigeria, and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 32(1) of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (Establishment) Act, 2004.

Calendar

137
Day(s) since arraignment

Gavel

Case Update
In view of the defendant's plea, the trial judge thereafter adjourned the matter for continuation of trial.

Court house

Hon. Justice A. O. Owoeye
Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - not applicable

Case Information
Benjamin Okoye & 5 others
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice A. O. Owoeye, Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on alleged tampering with a forfeited property.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jan 21, 2025
Summary of Case
The accused person, alongside one Ilongwo Angela (NOW AT LARGE), without due authorization allegedly dealt with the property of one Obinna Ezenwaka situate and located at Plot 165C, Block 12, Amuwo Odofin, Ajayi Street, Diamond Estate, Amuwo Odofin Lagos, subject of interim forfeiture to the Federal Government of Nigeria, and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 32(1) of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (Establishment) Act, 2004.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Benjamin Okoye – Not guilty
2. Benjamin Okoye – Not guilty
3. Moughalu David Arinze – Not guilty
4. Okey Okeke – Not guilty
5. Ekene Mgbeokwere – Not guilty
6. Eboh Thaddeus – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. M. C. Odo (Lawyer)
2. N. N. Chukwuemeka (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Hannatu .U. Kofar Naisa (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
137 day(s)
Case Update
In view of the defendant's plea, the trial judge thereafter adjourned the matter for continuation of trial.
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Not Applicable