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Cybercrime/fraud

Jul 17, 2025

FRN vs Lukeman Salami

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Lukeman Salami

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Cybercrime/fraud

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Case Summary
The Defendant was alleged to have fraudulently carried out several cyber crime activities in order to gain corrupt advantages to himself.

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Year(s) case tried in court

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Case Update
In view of the Defendant's guilty plea, the prosecution counsel thereafter reviewed the facts of the case and urged the court to sentence the Defendant accordingly. The trial judge, subsequently sentenced the Defendant to four (4) months imprisonment with an option of N100,000.00 fine. The judge also ordered him to restitute the sum to his victim, through the Federal Government of Nigeria, and to also forfeit all items recovered from him to the Federal Government

Court house

Hon. Justice Ibrahim Watila
Federal High Court, Abeokuta, Ogun

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Lukeman Salami
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Ibrahim Watila, Federal High Court, Abeokuta, Ogun
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on internet fraud.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jun 30, 2020
Summary of Case
The Defendant was alleged to have fraudulently carried out several cyber crime activities in order to gain corrupt advantages to himself.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Lukeman Salami – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Chidi Okoli (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 guilty plea, the prosecution counsel thereafter reviewed the facts of the case and urged the court to sentence the Defendant accordingly. The trial judge, subsequently sentenced the Defendant to four (4) months imprisonment with an option of N100,000.00 fine. The judge also ordered him to restitute the sum to his victim, through the Federal Government of Nigeria, and to also forfeit all items recovered from him to the Federal Government