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Cybercrime/fraud

May 14, 2026

FRN vs Ebuka Moses Ugwu

Humans

Ebuka Moses Ugwu

Money bag

Cybercrime/fraud

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused was alleged to have been involved in internet-related criminal activities.

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Year(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
In view of the defendant’s plea, the trial judge thereafter convicted and sentenced him to one year imprisonment with an option of N50,000.00 (Fifty Thousand Naira) fine, and community service. The court also ordered that all items recovered from the convict be forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Court house

Hon. Justice (Dr) Nnamdi O. Dimgba
Federal High Court, Awka, Anambra

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Ebuka Moses Ugwu
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice (Dr) Nnamdi O. Dimgba, Federal High Court, Awka, Anambra
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on fraudulent impersonation and obtaining by false pretense.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Mar 5, 2024
Summary of Case
The accused was alleged to have been involved in internet-related criminal activities.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Ebuka Moses Ugwu – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. Okeke Bernard (Lawyer)
2. James Nwatarali (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Ani Michael (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 one year imprisonment with an option of N50,000.00 (Fifty Thousand Naira) fine, and community service. The court also ordered that all items recovered from the convict be forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria.