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Cybercrime/fraud

Aug 31, 2025

FRN vs Chidera David

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Chidera David

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Cybercrime/fraud

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused person was alleged to have taken in his possession a document containing false pretence in his Gmail account, wherein he held himself as one 'Leonard' with the email address [email protected] which representation he knew to be false.

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Year(s) case tried in court

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Case Update
The defendant pleaded guilty upon arraignment and was consequently convicted and sentenced to nine months imprisonment with an option of N250,000 fine.

Court house

Hon. Justice O. A. Taiwo
State High Court, Ikeja, Lagos

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Chidera David
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice O. A. Taiwo, State High Court, Ikeja, Lagos
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on internet-related fraud.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Nov 26, 2021
Summary of Case
The accused person was alleged to have taken in his possession a document containing false pretence in his Gmail account, wherein he held himself as one 'Leonard' with the email address [email protected] which representation he knew to be false.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Chidera David – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Franklin Ofoma (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
0 year(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Complied
Court Decision
The defendant pleaded guilty upon arraignment and was consequently convicted and sentenced to nine months imprisonment with an option of N250,000 fine.