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Fraud

Aug 17, 2025

FRN vs Hannah Okunlola Adesokan

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Hannah Okunlola Adesokan

Money bag

N8,500,000,000.00
Amount allegedly defrauded

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused allegedly retained control of the said sum, paid into her Bank account, Search Light Media Concept, being money fraudulently obtained from illegal cyber-criminal activities, and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 17(a) and (b) of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (Establishment) Act, 2004 and punishable under the same Act.

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Year(s) case tried in court

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Case Update
In view of the defendant's plea, the trial judge thereafter convicted her accordingly and sentenced her to six months’ imprisonment, with an option of of N250,000.00 (Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira) fine. The judge also ordered the forfeiture of the sum of N4,500,000.00 (Four Million, Five Hundred Thousand Naira) to the Federal Government of Nigeria in favour of the bank.

Court house

Hon. Justice Daniel Emeka Osiagor
Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Hannah Okunlola Adesokan
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Daniel Emeka Osiagor, Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos
Nature and Number of Charges
eight-count amended charge bordering on conspiracy and obtaining by false pretence.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jul 3, 2025
Summary of Case
The accused allegedly retained control of the said sum, paid into her Bank account, Search Light Media Concept, being money fraudulently obtained from illegal cyber-criminal activities, and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 17(a) and (b) of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (Establishment) Act, 2004 and punishable under the same Act.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Hannah Okunlola Adesokan – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Fanen Anum (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 trial judge thereafter convicted her accordingly and sentenced her to six months’ imprisonment, with an option of of N250,000.00 (Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira) fine. The judge also ordered the forfeiture of the sum of N4,500,000.00 (Four Million, Five Hundred Thousand Naira) to the Federal Government of Nigeria in favour of the bank.