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Fraud

Aug 10, 2025

FRN vs Ishola Adegoke Yusuf

Humans

Ishola Adegoke Yusuf

Money bag

N200,000.00
Amount allegedly defrauded

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused person was alleged to have fraudulently obtained the sum of N200,000 from one Johm Amuche through his ATM Card without the consent of the card holder.

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Year(s) case tried in court

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Case Update
The defendant pleaded guilty to the charge and convicted and sentenced to three months imprisonment with an option of N50,000.00 Naira fine. The court also ordered the convict to pay the sum of N200,000.00 to the victim as restitution, while the balance of N529, 345.75, in his Zenith Bank Account Number 20389824 is forfeited to Federal Government, and to paid within 7 days of the judgment by the bank through the EFCC. The judge further ordered Zenith Bank to close the account to forestall further use of the said account for criminal purposes.

Court house

Hon. Justice Abdu Dogo
Federal High Court, Makurdi, Benue

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Ishola Adegoke Yusuf
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Abdu Dogo, Federal High Court, Makurdi, Benue
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on fraud.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jul 7, 2021
Summary of Case
The accused person was alleged to have fraudulently obtained the sum of N200,000 from one Johm Amuche through his ATM Card without the consent of the card holder.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Ishola Adegoke Yusuf – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Aliyu M. Yusuf (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
0 year(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Complied
Court Decision
The defendant pleaded guilty to the charge and convicted and sentenced to three months imprisonment with an option of N50,000.00 Naira fine. The court also ordered the convict to pay the sum of N200,000.00 to the victim as restitution, while the balance of N529, 345.75, in his Zenith Bank Account Number 20389824 is forfeited to Federal Government, and to paid within 7 days of the judgment by the bank through the EFCC. The judge further ordered Zenith Bank to close the account to forestall further use of the said account for criminal purposes.