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Fraud

Jun 14, 2026

FRN vs Emmanuel Edet Okon & 5 others

Humans

Emmanuel Edet Okon
& 5 others

Money bag

N6,000,000.00
Amount allegedly defrauded

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused persons allegedly took possession of the said sum, knowing that the said money formed part of the proceeds of an unlawful act, to wit: obtaining money by false pretence, thereby committing an offence contrary to Section 18(2)(d) of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, and punishable under Section 18(3) of the same Act.

Calendar

215
Day(s) since arraignment

Gavel

Case Update
In view of the defendant's plea, the trial judge thereafter adjourned the matter for bail hearing and trial, and ordered that the defendants be remanded at the Nigerian Correctional Centre in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

Court house

Hon. Justice Chigozie Sergius Onah
Federal High Court, Uyo, Akwa-Ibom

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - not applicable

Case Information
Emmanuel Edet Okon & 5 others
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Chigozie Sergius Onah, Federal High Court, Uyo, Akwa-Ibom
Nature and Number of Charges
3-count charge bordering on money laundering, conspiracy and obtaining by false pretence.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Nov 11, 2025
Summary of Case
The accused persons allegedly took possession of the said sum, knowing that the said money formed part of the proceeds of an unlawful act, to wit: obtaining money by false pretence, thereby committing an offence contrary to Section 18(2)(d) of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, and punishable under Section 18(3) of the same Act.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Emmanuel Edet Okon – Not guilty
2. Essein Edem Archibong – Not guilty
3. Edet Sam Udoh – Not guilty
4. Edwin Etim – Not guilty
5. Anthony Christopher Atauyo – Not guilty
6. Imaikop Okon Dickson – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. Peter Ekpo (Lawyer)
2. Nsikak Edet (Lawyer)
3. Emmanuel Udoi (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Khamis Mahmud (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
215 day(s)
Case Update
In view of the defendant's plea, the trial judge thereafter adjourned the matter for bail hearing and trial, and ordered that the defendants be remanded at the Nigerian Correctional Centre in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Not Applicable