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Cybercrime/fraud

May 28, 2025

FRN vs Jimmy Emmanuel

Humans

Jimmy Emmanuel

Money bag

Cybercrime/fraud

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 three years imprisonment with an option of N200,000.00 (Two Hundred Thousand Naira) fine. The judge also ordered that the convict forfeit all items including bank balances being proceeds of crime, to the Federal Government of Nigeria. The convict must also undertake in writing to be of good behavior afterwards.

Court house

Hon. Justice Efe Ikponwonba
State High Court, Edo

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Jimmy Emmanuel
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Efe Ikponwonba, State High Court, Edo
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on fraudulent impersonation and possession of fraudulent documents.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jul 25, 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. Jimmy Emmanuel – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Al-Amin Ibrahim Abdul (Lawyer)
2. Abdulazeez Bala-Ribah (Lawyer)
3. Saliu Ahmed (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 three years imprisonment with an option of N200,000.00 (Two Hundred Thousand Naira) fine. The judge also ordered that the convict forfeit all items including bank balances being proceeds of crime, to the Federal Government of Nigeria. The convict must also undertake in writing to be of good behavior afterwards.