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Cybercrime/fraud

Sep 4, 2025

FRN vs Lawal Abdulrahman (Student of Federal University, Dutsinma, Katsina State)

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Lawal Abdulrahman

Money bag

Cybercrime/fraud

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused person allegedly misrepresented himself as a foreign national online to fraudulently obtain money from unsuspecting persons under false pretence.

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Year(s) case tried in court

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Case Update
The defendant pleaded guilty upon arraignment and was consequently convicted and sentenced to six (6) months imprisonment with an option of N50,000 (Fifty Thousand Naira) fine. The judge also ordered the convict to forfeit all items recovered from him to the Federal Government.

Court house

Hon. Justice Aminu K. Tukur
State High Court, Katsina

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - not applicable

Case Information
Lawal Abdulrahman
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Aminu K. Tukur, State High Court, Katsina
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on cheating and criminal impersonation.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Aug 5, 2021
Summary of Case
The accused person allegedly misrepresented himself as a foreign national online to fraudulently obtain money from unsuspecting persons under false pretence.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Lawal Abdulrahman (Student of Federal University, Dutsinma, Katsina State) – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. M. M. Gambo (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
0 year(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Not Applicable
Court Decision
The defendant pleaded guilty upon arraignment and was consequently convicted and sentenced to six (6) months imprisonment with an option of N50,000 (Fifty Thousand Naira) fine. The judge also ordered the convict to forfeit all items recovered from him to the Federal Government.