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Jun 25, 2026

FRN vs Ike Eusta-Prince Eziomume

Ike Eusta-Prince Eziomume

$200.00 & €260.00

Case Summary
The accused allegedly took possession and control of the said sum intentionally, knowing that the money formed part of the proceeds of an unlawful act to wit; obtaining money by false pretence and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 18(2)(d) of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act and punishable under the Section 18(3) of the same Act.

0
Year(s) case tried in court

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 N500,000.00 ( Five Hundred Thousand Naira) fine, and to restitute $200.00 (Two Hundred Dollars), and €260.00 (Two Hundred and Sixty Euros) to his victims. Also, the convict forfeited the gadgets used in committing the said crime.

Hon. Justice Rosemary O. Dugbo Oghoghorie
Federal High Court, Calabar, Cross-River

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - not applicable

Case Information

Ike Eusta-Prince Eziomume

Presiding Judge & Designated Court

Hon. Justice Rosemary O. Dugbo Oghoghorie, Federal High Court, Calabar, Cross-River

Nature and Number of Charges

2-count charge bordering on internet fraud.

Date of 1st Arraignment

May 20, 2026

Summary of Case

The accused allegedly took possession and control of the said sum intentionally, knowing that the money formed part of the proceeds of an unlawful act to wit; obtaining money by false pretence and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 18(2)(d) of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act and punishable under the Section 18(3) of the same Act.

Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment

1. Ike Eusta-Prince Eziomume – Guilty

Defence Counsel(s)

1. Douglas Besong (Lawyer)

Prosecuting Agency

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission

Prosecutor(s)

1. Khamis Mahmud (Lawyer)

Status of Case

Decided

Decision

Defense Stage

Length of Trial

0 year(s)

ACJA/ACJL Compliance

Not Applicable

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 N500,000.00 ( Five Hundred Thousand Naira) fine, and to restitute $200.00 (Two Hundred Dollars), and €260.00 (Two Hundred and Sixty Euros) to his victims. Also, the convict forfeited the gadgets used in committing the said crime.