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Fraud

Apr 5, 2026

FRN vs Isaac Fayose

Humans

Isaac Fayose

Money bag

N17,600,000
Amount allegedly defrauded

Money bag

Case Summary
The Defendant was alleged to have fraudulently obtained the said sum from one Joe Onyuike under the pretense that the money represented part payment for six years lease of a property.

Calendar

2,467
Day(s) since arraignment

Gavel

Case Update
The prosecution's witness told the court that he entered a business agreement with the Defendant who collected N17.6 million from him for property rent purposes. He added that when the Defendant failed to do his part of the agreement he requested a refund of his money but the Defendant turned to blackmail him instead.

Court house

Hon. Justice Binta Mohammed
FCT High Court, Lugbe, Abuja

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Isaac Fayose
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Binta Mohammed, FCT High Court, Lugbe, Abuja
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on advance fee fraud.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jul 4, 2019
Summary of Case
The Defendant was alleged to have fraudulently obtained the said sum from one Joe Onyuike under the pretense that the money represented part payment for six years lease of a property.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Isaac Fayose – Not Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. Patrick Ediale (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Jude Obozuwa (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
2,467 day(s)
Case Update
The prosecution's witness told the court that he entered a business agreement with the Defendant who collected N17.6 million from him for property rent purposes. He added that when the Defendant failed to do his part of the agreement he requested a refund of his money but the Defendant turned to blackmail him instead.
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Complied