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Cybercrime/fraud

Jul 21, 2025

FRN vs Kolawole Temidayo Joshua

Humans

Kolawole Temidayo Joshua

Money bag

$400.00

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused allegedly pretended to be one Mia Phillips vide his Google Voice account: and induced one Daniel Murphy to part with the said sum through Gift Cards.

Calendar

1
Day(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
In view of the defendant’s plea, the trial judge thereafter convicted and sentenced him to six months imprisonment with an option of N500,000.00 (Five Hundred Thousand Naira) fine. The court ordered that one iphone 12 and the sum of $200.00 (Two Hundred Dollars) be forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Court house

Hon. Justice Mahmood Abdulgafar
State High Court, Kwara

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Kolawole Temidayo Joshua
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Mahmood Abdulgafar, State High Court, Kwara
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on internet fraud.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Oct 10, 2023
Summary of Case
The accused allegedly pretended to be one Mia Phillips vide his Google Voice account: and induced one Daniel Murphy to part with the said sum through Gift Cards.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Kolawole Temidayo Joshua – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Muinat Bello (Lawyer)
2. Isabel Adeniran (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
1 day(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Complied
Court Decision
In view of the defendant’s plea, the trial judge thereafter convicted and sentenced him to six months imprisonment with an option of N500,000.00 (Five Hundred Thousand Naira) fine. The court ordered that one iphone 12 and the sum of $200.00 (Two Hundred Dollars) be forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria.