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Cybercrime/fraud

Dec 13, 2025

FRN vs George Raphael

Humans

George Raphael

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Cybercrime/fraud

Money bag

Case Summary
The defendant was alleged to have fraudulently impersonated foreigners, with intent to scam and obtain money from unsuspecting victims.

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Year(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
In view of the defendant’s plea, the presiding judge, convicted and sentenced him to 6 (Six) months imprisonment, commencing from the date of his judgement or a fine of N200,000. 00 (Two Hundred Thousand Naira). the trial judge also ordered that proceeds of crime recovered from the convict be forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Court house

Hon. Justice Emeka Nwite
Federal High Court, Warri, Delta

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
George Raphael
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Emeka Nwite, Federal High Court, Warri, Delta
Nature and Number of Charges
Charges bordering on impersonation.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Nov 22, 2019
Summary of Case
The defendant was alleged to have fraudulently impersonated foreigners, with intent to scam and obtain money from unsuspecting victims.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. George Raphael – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Aso Larry Peters (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 presiding judge, convicted and sentenced him to 6 (Six) months imprisonment, commencing from the date of his judgement or a fine of N200,000. 00 (Two Hundred Thousand Naira). the trial judge also ordered that proceeds of crime recovered from the convict be forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria.