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Misappropriation

Jun 17, 2025

FRN vs Fatima Muhammad

Humans

Fatima Muhammad

Money bag

15,250,000.00
Amount allegedly misappropriated

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused, with intent to defraud allegedly obtain the said sum from one Umar Faruq Kyari under the guise that the said money was for business of buying and selling of carpets and wrappers, the pretence which he (the accused) knew to be false and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 1(1) (a)& (b) of the Advance Fee Fraud and other Fraud Related offences Act, 2006 and punishable under Section 1(3) of the same Law.

Calendar

106
Day(s) since arraignment

Gavel

Case Update
In view of the defendant's plea, the trial judge thereafter adjourned the matter for the commencement of trial and remanded the defendant in a Correctional Centre

Court house

Hon. Justice Aisha Kumaliya
State High Court, Borno

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - not applicable

Case Information
Fatima Muhammad
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Aisha Kumaliya, State High Court, Borno
Nature and Number of Charges
8-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and criminal misappropriation.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Mar 3, 2025
Summary of Case
The accused, with intent to defraud allegedly obtain the said sum from one Umar Faruq Kyari under the guise that the said money was for business of buying and selling of carpets and wrappers, the pretence which he (the accused) knew to be false and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 1(1) (a)& (b) of the Advance Fee Fraud and other Fraud Related offences Act, 2006 and punishable under Section 1(3) of the same Law.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Fatima Muhammad – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Faruku Mohammed (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
106 day(s)
Case Update
In view of the defendant's plea, the trial judge thereafter adjourned the matter for the commencement of trial and remanded the defendant in a Correctional Centre
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Not Applicable