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Cybercrime/fraud

Jul 4, 2025

FRN vs Johnbosco Chidiebere

Humans

Johnbosco Chidiebere

Money bag

Cybercrime/fraud

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused person was alleged to have falsely represented himself on the internet with the intent to defraud unsuspecting persons.

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Year(s) case tried in court

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Case Update
Following the defendant's guilty plea, the trial judge convicted and sentenced him to three months imprisonment with an option of a fine of N50,000.00. The judge also ordered that the convict forfeit all instruments used in committing the crime to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Court house

Hon. Justice Simon Akpah Amobeda
Federal High Court, Calabar, Cross-River

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Johnbosco Chidiebere
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Simon Akpah Amobeda, Federal High Court, Calabar, Cross-River
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on impersonation, obtaining by false pretence and fraud.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Mar 8, 2021
Summary of Case
The accused person was alleged to have falsely represented himself on the internet with the intent to defraud unsuspecting persons.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Johnbosco Chidiebere – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. Innocent Eze (Lawyer)
2. V. N. Nweke (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. S. R. Akinrinlade (Lawyer)
2. Joshua Abolarin (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
0 year(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Complied
Court Decision
Following the defendant's guilty plea, the trial judge convicted and sentenced him to three months imprisonment with an option of a fine of N50,000.00. The judge also ordered that the convict forfeit all instruments used in committing the crime to the Federal Government of Nigeria.