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Apr 5, 2026

FRN vs Emem Isreal Uboh

Humans

Emem Isreal Uboh

Money bag

N1,240,000.00
Amount allegedly scammed

Money bag

Case Summary
The defendant was alleged to have fraudulently presented himself as an international business lawyer to one Bridget Bassey, and allegedly collected the said sum from her with the false claim that, he was going to help her invest the said amount by trading in Bitcoin, but never did. She then insisted on getting back her money, but the defendant issued her a cheque which was returned unpaid as the account was not funded. All effort made to recover her money proved abortive.

Calendar

611
Day(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
The presiding Judge found the defendant guilty on two of the three counts preferred against him, and thereby convicted and sentenced him to 2 (two) years in imprisonment.

Court house

Hon. Justice Okon A. Okon
State High Court, Akwa-Ibom

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Emem Isreal Uboh
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Okon A. Okon, State High Court, Akwa-Ibom
Nature and Number of Charges
3-count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretense and issuance of dud cheque.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Mar 19, 2018
Summary of Case
The defendant was alleged to have fraudulently presented himself as an international business lawyer to one Bridget Bassey, and allegedly collected the said sum from her with the false claim that, he was going to help her invest the said amount by trading in Bitcoin, but never did. She then insisted on getting back her money, but the defendant issued her a cheque which was returned unpaid as the account was not funded. All effort made to recover her money proved abortive.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Emem Isreal Uboh – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
No prosecutors recorded
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
611 day(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Complied
Court Decision
The presiding Judge found the defendant guilty on two of the three counts preferred against him, and thereby convicted and sentenced him to 2 (two) years in imprisonment.