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Cybercrime/fraud

Jul 25, 2025

FRN vs John Padre Akor

Humans

John Padre Akor

Money bag

Cybercrime/fraud

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused person with an intent to defraud one John Smith of the United States of America allegedly obtained control over a card illegally as security for a debt.

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Year(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
The court convicted the defendant after he pleaded guilty to the charge and sentenced him to three (3) years imprisonment with an option of a fine of N1.5 million. The court also ordered a 2015 model GLK 350 4matic Mercedes Benz SUV and OPPO Model Phone with IMEI No. 868057055645775 and 868057055645767 recovered from him and believed to be proceeds of crime to be forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Court house

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

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
John Padre Akor
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Abdu Dogo, Federal High Court, Makurdi, Benue
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on criminal impersonation and obtaining money under false pretence.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jul 8, 2021
Summary of Case
The accused person with an intent to defraud one John Smith of the United States of America allegedly obtained control over a card illegally as security for a debt.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. John Padre Akor – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. Ibrahim Mari (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Ramiah Ikhanaede (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
0 year(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Complied
Court Decision
The court convicted the defendant after he pleaded guilty to the charge and sentenced him to three (3) years imprisonment with an option of a fine of N1.5 million. The court also ordered a 2015 model GLK 350 4matic Mercedes Benz SUV and OPPO Model Phone with IMEI No. 868057055645775 and 868057055645767 recovered from him and believed to be proceeds of crime to be forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria.