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Cybercrime/fraud

Apr 7, 2026

FRN vs Idemudia Destiny

Humans

Idemudia Destiny

Money bag

Cybercrime/fraud

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused was alleged to have had in his possession, on his iPhone 16 Plus, with IMEI Number 355648184280359, documents he knew or ought to have known contain a false pretence and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 6 and 8 of the Advance Fee Fraud and other Fraud Related Offences Act 2006 and punishable under Section 1(3) of the same Act.

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Year(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
In view of the defendant’s plea, the trial judge thereafter convicted and sentenced him to two years imprisonment with an option of N200,000.00 (Two Hundred Thousand Naira) fine. The convict forfeited all items and money in his bank account, being the tools and proceeds of his crime to the Federal Government of Nigeria. He also undertook in writing to be of good behaviour henceforth.

Court house

Hon. Justice M. Itsueli
State High Court, Edo

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Idemudia Destiny
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice M. Itsueli, State High Court, Edo
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on impersonation, obtaining by false pretence, retention of proceeds of crime and possession of fraudulent documents.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Aug 19, 2025
Summary of Case
The accused was alleged to have had in his possession, on his iPhone 16 Plus, with IMEI Number 355648184280359, documents he knew or ought to have known contain a false pretence and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 6 and 8 of the Advance Fee Fraud and other Fraud Related Offences Act 2006 and punishable under Section 1(3) of the same Act.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Idemudia Destiny – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. K. Y. Bello (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 and sentenced him to two years imprisonment with an option of N200,000.00 (Two Hundred Thousand Naira) fine. The convict forfeited all items and money in his bank account, being the tools and proceeds of his crime to the Federal Government of Nigeria. He also undertook in writing to be of good behaviour henceforth.