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Fraud

Apr 5, 2026

FRN vs Bernard Okechukwu Nzenwa & 1 other

Humans

Bernard Okechukwu Nzenwa
& 1 other

Money bag

Fraud

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused alongside his company, Omega Maritine and Energy Limited, and one Dr. Oluchi Nzenwa, (now at large), allegedly issued a false document titled, "BOND FOR THE RE-EXPORTATION OF IMPORTED GOODS DELIVERED WITHOUT PAYMENT OF IMPORT DUTIES”, which he purported to have emanated from Guaranty Trust Bank Plc.

Calendar

653
Day(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
In view of the defendant’s plea which lead to a full trial, the presiding judge thereafter found him guilty of false bond, false documents and fraudulent intent and thereafter convicted and sentenced him to four years and eleven months imprisonment, with an option of fine of N50,000,000.00 (Fifty Million Naira), while the company was fined N50,000,000.00 (Fifty Million Naira) to serve as a punishment and deterrent to others.

Court house

Hon. Justice R. A. Osodi
State High Court, Ikeja, Lagos

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Bernard Okechukwu Nzenwa & 1 other
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice R. A. Osodi, State High Court, Ikeja, Lagos
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on issuance of false documents.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Dec 7, 2022
Summary of Case
The accused alongside his company, Omega Maritine and Energy Limited, and one Dr. Oluchi Nzenwa, (now at large), allegedly issued a false document titled, "BOND FOR THE RE-EXPORTATION OF IMPORTED GOODS DELIVERED WITHOUT PAYMENT OF IMPORT DUTIES”, which he purported to have emanated from Guaranty Trust Bank Plc.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Bernard Okechukwu Nzenwa (Businessman) – Not guilty
2. Omega Maritime and Energy Ltd (Company) – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. G. C. Akaogu (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
653 day(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Complied
Court Decision
In view of the defendant’s plea which lead to a full trial, the presiding judge thereafter found him guilty of false bond, false documents and fraudulent intent and thereafter convicted and sentenced him to four years and eleven months imprisonment, with an option of fine of N50,000,000.00 (Fifty Million Naira), while the company was fined N50,000,000.00 (Fifty Million Naira) to serve as a punishment and deterrent to others.