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Cybercrime/fraud

Oct 3, 2025

FRN vs Hauwa Abdullahi Ibrahim

Humans

Hauwa Abdullahi Ibrahim

Money bag

$1,154,900.00 & SDR135,900.00

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused was alleged to have attempted to smuggle the said undeclared sums into Nigeria from Saudi Arabia. The accused allegedly failed to declare the funds as required by law, prompting her immediate apprehension.

Calendar

0
Year(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
In view of the defendant's plea for mercy, the trial judge thereafter convicted her as charged and ordered the forfeiture of the undeclared money to the Federal Government of Nigeria in line with Section 3(5) of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act of 2022.

Court house

Hon. Justice S. M. Shuaibu
Federal High Court, Kano, Kano

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Hauwa Abdullahi Ibrahim
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice S. M. Shuaibu, Federal High Court, Kano, Kano
Nature and Number of Charges
2-count charge bordering on money laundering.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Mar 6, 2025
Summary of Case
The accused was alleged to have attempted to smuggle the said undeclared sums into Nigeria from Saudi Arabia. The accused allegedly failed to declare the funds as required by law, prompting her immediate apprehension.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Hauwa Abdullahi Ibrahim – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Musa Isah (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 for mercy, the trial judge thereafter convicted her as charged and ordered the forfeiture of the undeclared money to the Federal Government of Nigeria in line with Section 3(5) of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act of 2022.