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Cybercrime/fraud

Apr 7, 2026

FRN vs Imade Destiny

Humans

Imade Destiny

Money bag

Cybercrime/fraud

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused was alleged to have been involved in some internet-related criminal activities.

Calendar

0
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. All items recovered from the convict was ordered forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria, and undertook in writing to henceforth be of good behaviour.

Court house

Hon. Justice A. N. Erhabor
State High Court, Edo

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Imade Destiny
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice A. N. Erhabor, 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
Oct 21, 2024
Summary of Case
The accused was alleged to have been involved in some internet-related criminal activities.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Imade Destiny – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Abdulazeez Bala-Ribah (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. All items recovered from the convict was ordered forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria, and undertook in writing to henceforth be of good behaviour.