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Fraud

May 31, 2026

FRN vs Janet Theophilus Danjuma

Humans

Janet Theophilus Danjuma

Money bag

N22,350,000.00
Amount allegedly defrauded

Money bag

Case Summary
With intent to defraud, the accused allegedly obtained the said sum from Wade Bamaiyi, under the pretext that the money will be invested in CASA Program of Taj Bank Limited which pretense he (the accused) knew to be false, and thereby committed an offense contrary to Section 1(1)(b) of the Advance Fee Fraud and other Fraud Related Offenses Act 2006 and Punishable Under section 1(3) of the same Act.

Calendar

0
Year(s) case tried in court

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Case Update
In view of the defendant's plea, the trial judge thereafter convicted and sentenced her to five years imprisonment without an option of a fine.

Court house

Hon. Justice S. M. Shuaibu
Federal High Court, Kano, Kano

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Janet Theophilus Danjuma
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice S. M. Shuaibu, Federal High Court, Kano, Kano
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretense.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Feb 16, 2026
Summary of Case
With intent to defraud, the accused allegedly obtained the said sum from Wade Bamaiyi, under the pretext that the money will be invested in CASA Program of Taj Bank Limited which pretense he (the accused) knew to be false, and thereby committed an offense contrary to Section 1(1)(b) of the Advance Fee Fraud and other Fraud Related Offenses Act 2006 and Punishable Under section 1(3) of the same Act.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Janet Theophilus Danjuma – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Sadiq Hussein (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 her to five years imprisonment without an option of a fine.