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Cybercrime/fraud
May 14, 2025
FRN vs Joseph Moses
Joseph Moses
Cybercrime/fraud
Case Summary
The accused allegedly impersonated foreigners to defraud unsuspecting victims.
0
Year(s) case tried in court
Case Update
In view of the defendant's plea, the trial judge thereafter convicted and sentenced him to four years imprisonment.
Hon. Justice M. S. Sifawa
State High Court, Sokoto
ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied
Case Information
Joseph Moses
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice M. S. Sifawa, State High Court, Sokoto
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on impersonation and obtaining under false pretense.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jun 7, 2023
Summary of Case
The accused allegedly impersonated foreigners to defraud unsuspecting victims.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Joseph Moses
– Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. S. H. Shehu (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 four years imprisonment.