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Cybercrime/fraud

May 5, 2025

FRN vs Ighosotu Daniel Duwa

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Ighosotu Daniel Duwa

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Cybercrime/fraud

Money bag

Case Summary
The Defendant allegedly had in his possession, fake documents, in which he used to fraudulently obtain money and gain corrupt advantages from unsuspecting persons on the internet.

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Year(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
Following the Defendant's plea, the trial judge consequently convicted and sentenced him to one (1) year imprisonment, with an option of N3,000,000.00. The court also ordered the convict to forfeit all items recovered from him to the Federal Government.

Court house

Hon. Justice M. A. Dada
State High Court, Ikeja, Lagos

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Ighosotu Daniel Duwa
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice M. A. Dada, State High Court, Ikeja, Lagos
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on cyber fraud.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Feb 5, 2021
Summary of Case
The Defendant allegedly had in his possession, fake documents, in which he used to fraudulently obtain money and gain corrupt advantages from unsuspecting persons on the internet.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Ighosotu Daniel Duwa – 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's plea, the trial judge consequently convicted and sentenced him to one (1) year imprisonment, with an option of N3,000,000.00. The court also ordered the convict to forfeit all items recovered from him to the Federal Government.