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Cybercrime/fraud

May 2, 2025

FRN vs Jimoh Akeem Lawal

Humans

Jimoh Akeem Lawal

Money bag

Cybercrime/fraud

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused person was alleged to have falsely presented himself with an intent to fraudulently obtain money from unsuspecting foreign nationals.

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Year(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
The defendant pleaded guilty upon arraignment and was consequently convicted and sentenced to one year imprisonment each on count one, count two, count three and six months imprisonment on count four without an option of a fine, all the sentences are to be suspended for one year and to run concurrently. The court also ordered the forfeiture of the money in the convict’s bank account, phones and laptop, which were used to perpetrate the crime to the Federal Government.

Court house

Hon. Justice Mahmood Abdulgafar
State High Court, Kwara

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Jimoh Akeem Lawal
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Mahmood Abdulgafar, State High Court, Kwara
Nature and Number of Charges
4-count charge bordering on criminal impersonation and internet-related fraud.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jul 28, 2021
Summary of Case
The accused person was alleged to have falsely presented himself with an intent to fraudulently obtain money from unsuspecting foreign nationals.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Jimoh Akeem Lawal – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
No prosecutors recorded
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
0 year(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Complied
Court Decision
The defendant pleaded guilty upon arraignment and was consequently convicted and sentenced to one year imprisonment each on count one, count two, count three and six months imprisonment on count four without an option of a fine, all the sentences are to be suspended for one year and to run concurrently. The court also ordered the forfeiture of the money in the convict’s bank account, phones and laptop, which were used to perpetrate the crime to the Federal Government.