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Fraud

Aug 2, 2025

FRN vs Gbenga Kolade

Humans

Gbenga Kolade

Money bag

N1,540,000.00
Amount allegedly defrauded

Money bag

Case Summary
The Defendant was alleged to have fraudulently converted the said sum to his personal use, by forging a Wema Bank's statement of account, property belonging to one Abayomi Joseph.

Calendar

2,054
Day(s) since arraignment

Gavel

Case Update
In view of the Defendant’s plea, the prosecution counsel asked for a trial date and also prayed that the defendant is remanded in the correctional centre pending the outcome of the case. Counsel to the defendant informed the court that an application for bail had not been filed due to the fact that he got the brief late. He, however, pleaded with the court for a short date to file and serve the application for bail on the prosecution. The Judge ordered that the defendant be remanded in the correctional custody pending the determination of his bail application.

Court house

Hon. Justice M. A. Dada
State High Court, Ikeja, Lagos

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - violated

Case Information
Gbenga Kolade
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice M. A. Dada, State High Court, Ikeja, Lagos
Nature and Number of Charges
5-count charge bordering on forgery, use of false document and stealing.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Dec 18, 2019
Summary of Case
The Defendant was alleged to have fraudulently converted the said sum to his personal use, by forging a Wema Bank's statement of account, property belonging to one Abayomi Joseph.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Gbenga Kolade – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. Larry Williams (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. C. R. Edozie (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
2,054 day(s)
Case Update
In view of the Defendant’s plea, the prosecution counsel asked for a trial date and also prayed that the defendant is remanded in the correctional centre pending the outcome of the case. Counsel to the defendant informed the court that an application for bail had not been filed due to the fact that he got the brief late. He, however, pleaded with the court for a short date to file and serve the application for bail on the prosecution. The Judge ordered that the defendant be remanded in the correctional custody pending the determination of his bail application.
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Violated