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Cybercrime/fraud

May 14, 2026

FRN vs Habeeb Popoola Kareem

Humans

Habeeb Popoola Kareem

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Cybercrime/fraud

Money bag

Case Summary
The Accused allegedly used internet applications to defraud unsuspecting persons under false pretense.

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Year(s) case tried in court

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Case Update
The Defendant pleaded guilty based on a plea bargain agreement and was convicted on a lone count charge of internet fraud. The court sentenced the convict to three months in jail and ordered him to restitute the sum of Two Thousand, Five Hundred United States Dollars ($2,500USD) to his victim as well as forfeit his iPhone X max to the government.

Court house

Hon. Justice Ibrahim Watila
Federal High Court, Abeokuta, Ogun

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Habeeb Popoola Kareem
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Ibrahim Watila, Federal High Court, Abeokuta, Ogun
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge of internet-related crimes.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jun 1, 2020
Summary of Case
The Accused allegedly used internet applications to defraud unsuspecting persons under false pretense.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Habeeb Popoola Kareem – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Shamsudden Bashir (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
0 year(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Complied
Court Decision
The Defendant pleaded guilty based on a plea bargain agreement and was convicted on a lone count charge of internet fraud. The court sentenced the convict to three months in jail and ordered him to restitute the sum of Two Thousand, Five Hundred United States Dollars ($2,500USD) to his victim as well as forfeit his iPhone X max to the government.