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Cybercrime/fraud

Jun 3, 2026

FRN vs Blessed Zugwai Adamu

Humans

Blessed Zugwai Adamu

Money bag

$200.00

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused allegedly impersonated one James Smith (a military personnel) on Instagram (an online social media application) and in such assumed character cheated one Crystal Sartain, a citizen of the United States of America of the said sum when he claimed to be in a romantic relationship with her which he knew to be false.

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Year(s) case tried in court

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Case Update
In view of the defendant’s plea, the trial judge thereafter convicted and sentenced him to two years imprisonment with an option of N150,00000 (One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira) fine. In addition, the convict was ordered to forfeit all proceeds of the crime to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Court house

Hon. Justice A. A. Isiaka
State High Court, Kaduna

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Blessed Zugwai Adamu
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice A. A. Isiaka, State High Court, Kaduna
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on cyber fraud.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Aug 2, 2023
Summary of Case
The accused allegedly impersonated one James Smith (a military personnel) on Instagram (an online social media application) and in such assumed character cheated one Crystal Sartain, a citizen of the United States of America of the said sum when he claimed to be in a romantic relationship with her which he knew to be false.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Blessed Zugwai Adamu – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. E. K. Garba (Lawyer)
2. M. U. Gadaka (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
0 year(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Complied
Court Decision
In view of the defendant’s plea, the trial judge thereafter convicted and sentenced him to two years imprisonment with an option of N150,00000 (One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira) fine. In addition, the convict was ordered to forfeit all proceeds of the crime to the Federal Government of Nigeria.