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Fraud
May 24, 2025
FRN vs Muhammad Ali & 2 others
Muhammad Ali
& 2 others
N10,300,000
Amount allegedly defrauded
Case Summary
The accused persons allegedly received supply of 40,000 litres of Automated Gas Oil (AGO) and refused to pay, and instead issued two dud cheques in the sum of N5,300,000 (Five million Three Hundred Thousand Naira Only) and N5,000,000 (Five million Naira Only) respectively.
2,713
Day(s) since arraignment
Hon. Justice Bako Maikaita
State High Court, Katsina
Case Information
Muhammad Ali & 2 others
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Bako Maikaita, State High Court, Katsina
Nature and Number of Charges
6-count charge bordering on conspiracy, obtaining by false pretense and issuance of dud cheques.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Dec 19, 2017
Summary of Case
The accused persons allegedly received supply of 40,000 litres of Automated Gas Oil (AGO) and refused to pay, and instead issued two dud cheques in the sum of N5,300,000 (Five million Three Hundred Thousand Naira Only) and N5,000,000 (Five million Naira Only) respectively.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Muhammad Ali
– Not guilty
2. Nasiru Sirajo
– Not guilty
3. Muntari Sulaiman
– Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Douglas Gift (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
2,713 day(s)