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Cybercrime/fraud

Jul 18, 2025

FRN vs Kolade Olayinka Akinlosotu

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Kolade Olayinka Akinlosotu

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Cybercrime/fraud

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Case Summary
The accused was alleged to have falsely represented himself as one Amanda Smith, a woman from Texas, United States of America through Facebook with account name Amanda Smith, and thereby committed an offence of impersonation, contrary to Section 484 of the Criminal Code Cap 38, Laws of Oyo State, 2000.

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Case Update
In view of the defendant’s plea, the trial judge thereafter convicted and sentenced him to three months community service without an option of a fine. Additionally, the court ordered the convict to forfeit all items recovered from him to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

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Hon. Justice G. A. Sunmonu
State High Court, Oyo

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ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Kolade Olayinka Akinlosotu
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice G. A. Sunmonu, State High Court, Oyo
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge, bordering on impersonation and internet-related offences.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Mar 12, 2025
Summary of Case
The accused was alleged to have falsely represented himself as one Amanda Smith, a woman from Texas, United States of America through Facebook with account name Amanda Smith, and thereby committed an offence of impersonation, contrary to Section 484 of the Criminal Code Cap 38, Laws of Oyo State, 2000.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Kolade Olayinka Akinlosotu – 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
In view of the defendant’s plea, the trial judge thereafter convicted and sentenced him to three months community service without an option of a fine. Additionally, the court ordered the convict to forfeit all items recovered from him to the Federal Government of Nigeria.