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Cybercrime/fraud

May 27, 2025

FRN vs Isaac Uchenna Akuma

Humans

Isaac Uchenna Akuma

Money bag

$205.00

Money bag

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

Calendar

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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 six months imprisonment with an option of N1,000,000.00 ( One Million Naira) fine. The court further ordered that the convict restitute the sum of $205.00 (Two Hundred and Five Dollars) to his victim.

Court house

Hon. Justice I. L. Ojukwu
Federal High Court, Calabar, Cross-River

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Isaac Uchenna Akuma
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice I. L. Ojukwu, Federal High Court, Calabar, Cross-River
Nature and Number of Charges
2-count charge bordering on fraudulent impersonation and obtaining by false pretense.
Date of 1st Arraignment
May 22, 2023
Summary of Case
The accused was alleged to have been involved in internet-related criminal activities.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Isaac Uchenna Akuma – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. E. E. Osim (Lawyer)
2. Koko Essien (Lawyer)
3. Udeme Tom (Lawyer)
4. S. E. Omenyi (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. S. S. Aribido (Lawyer)
2. J. E. I. Ogbuli (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 six months imprisonment with an option of N1,000,000.00 ( One Million Naira) fine. The court further ordered that the convict restitute the sum of $205.00 (Two Hundred and Five Dollars) to his victim.