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Cybercrime/fraud

May 17, 2025

FRN vs Emmanuel Johnson Nwafor

Humans

Emmanuel Johnson Nwafor

Money bag

Cybercrime/fraud

Money bag

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

Calendar

0
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 eight months imprisonment with an option of N70,000.00 (Seventy Thousand Naira) fine. Furthermore, the court ordered that items recovered from the convict be auctioned and proceeds paid into the account of the Federal Government.

Court house

Hon. Justice Evelyn Nmasinulo Anyadike
Federal High Court, Awka, Anambra

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Emmanuel Johnson Nwafor
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Evelyn Nmasinulo Anyadike, Federal High Court, Awka, Anambra
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on fraudulent impersonation, possession of proceeds of crime and obtaining by false pretence.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Oct 28, 2024
Summary of Case
The accused was alleged to have been involved in some internet-related criminal activities.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Emmanuel Johnson Nwafor – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. C. R. Edozie (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 eight months imprisonment with an option of N70,000.00 (Seventy Thousand Naira) fine. Furthermore, the court ordered that items recovered from the convict be auctioned and proceeds paid into the account of the Federal Government.