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Scam
Apr 17, 2026
FRN vs John Elijah Edet & 1 other
John Elijah Edet
& 1 other
$2,974
Amount allegedly scammed
Case Summary
The accused persons conspired to obtain money by false pretence. One of the accused was alleged to have obtained money from one Renee M. through S. Alexander in the U.S via money gram, while posing as a 50-year-old widower in search of a wife, also various scam mails were printed from their laptops which they use in defrauding unsuspecting victims.
3,602
Day(s) since arraignment
Hon. Justice Uche Nma Agomoh
Federal High Court, Port-Harcourt, Rivers
Case Information
John Elijah Edet & 1 other
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Uche Nma Agomoh, Federal High Court, Port-Harcourt, Rivers
Nature and Number of Charges
8-count charge bordering on internet fraud and obtaining money by false pretence.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jun 6, 2016
Summary of Case
The accused persons conspired to obtain money by false pretence. One of the accused was alleged to have obtained money from one Renee M. through S. Alexander in the U.S via money gram, while posing as a 50-year-old widower in search of a wife, also various scam mails were printed from their laptops which they use in defrauding unsuspecting victims.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. John Elijah Edet
– not guilty
2. Jeffery Ulu Orji
– not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Ramiah Ikhanaede (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
3,602 day(s)