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Cybercrime/fraud

Sep 13, 2025

FRN vs Irabor Osarumwense

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Irabor Osarumwense

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Cybercrime/fraud

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused person was alleged to have fraudulently impersonated the identity of Daniel Craig, an American actor by fraudulently sending documents to one Nansiri through the internet which document he claimed emanated from the said Daniel Craig with the intent to gain an advantage for himself.

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Case Update
The defendant pleaded guilty upon arraignment and was consequently convicted and sentenced to two years imprisonment or a fine of Two Hundred Thousand Naira (N200,000.00). The convict is also to forfeit the phone used in perpetrating the crime to the Federal government of Nigeria and undertake in writing to be of good behaviour afterwards.

Court house

Hon. Justice Sale Musa Shuaibu
Federal High Court, Benin, Edo

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Irabor Osarumwense
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Sale Musa Shuaibu, Federal High Court, Benin, Edo
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on impersonation and obtaining by false pretence.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Oct 21, 2021
Summary of Case
The accused person was alleged to have fraudulently impersonated the identity of Daniel Craig, an American actor by fraudulently sending documents to one Nansiri through the internet which document he claimed emanated from the said Daniel Craig with the intent to gain an advantage for himself.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Irabor Osarumwense – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Immaculate Elody (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
0 year(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Complied
Court Decision
The defendant pleaded guilty upon arraignment and was consequently convicted and sentenced to two years imprisonment or a fine of Two Hundred Thousand Naira (N200,000.00). The convict is also to forfeit the phone used in perpetrating the crime to the Federal government of Nigeria and undertake in writing to be of good behaviour afterwards.