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Cybercrime/fraud

Jul 7, 2025

FRN vs Hammed Tope

Humans

Hammed Tope

Money bag

$500

Money bag

Case Summary
The Defendant allegedly impersonated Jennifer Tabor and Nancy Williams and fraudulently obtained the said sum from one 'Bryan Pyle' an American Citizen, by inducing him to send the money through gift card, under the pretext he was a white lady.

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Year(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
Following the Defendant' admission of guilt, the trial judge convicted and sentenced him to a fine of N600,000.00 on count one and N300,000.00 on count two, with no custodial sentence. The trial judge also ordered the Defendant to restitute all the money to his victims and forfeit all items recovered from him to the Federal Government as proceeds of crime.

Court house

Hon. Justice Adenike Akinpelu
State High Court, Kwara

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Hammed Tope
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Adenike Akinpelu, State High Court, Kwara
Nature and Number of Charges
2-count charge bordering on impersonation and obtaining by false pretense.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Dec 9, 2020
Summary of Case
The Defendant allegedly impersonated Jennifer Tabor and Nancy Williams and fraudulently obtained the said sum from one 'Bryan Pyle' an American Citizen, by inducing him to send the money through gift card, under the pretext he was a white lady.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Hammed Tope – 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
Following the Defendant' admission of guilt, the trial judge convicted and sentenced him to a fine of N600,000.00 on count one and N300,000.00 on count two, with no custodial sentence. The trial judge also ordered the Defendant to restitute all the money to his victims and forfeit all items recovered from him to the Federal Government as proceeds of crime.