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Cybercrime/fraud

May 18, 2025

FRN vs Fred Chidera Okoye

Humans

Fred Chidera Okoye

Money bag

Cybercrime/fraud

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused was alleged to have been involved in 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 accordingly, and also ordered that the convict should be involved in Community Service in line with Section 462 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act and ordered that items recovered from him be auctioned through the EFCC and the proceeds paid into the Treasury Single Account.

Court house

Hon. Justice Hauwa Inuwa
Federal High Court, Awka, Anambra

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Fred Chidera Okoye
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Hauwa Inuwa, Federal High Court, Awka, Anambra
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on cyber-fraud.
Date of 1st Arraignment
May 2, 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. Fred Chidera Okoye – 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
0 year(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Complied
Court Decision
In view of the defendant’s plea, the trial judge thereafter convicted and sentenced him accordingly, and also ordered that the convict should be involved in Community Service in line with Section 462 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act and ordered that items recovered from him be auctioned through the EFCC and the proceeds paid into the Treasury Single Account.