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Cybercrime/fraud

May 13, 2026

FRN vs Muhammad Ibrahim

Humans

Muhammad Ibrahim

Money bag

Cybercrime/fraud

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused person allegedly impersonated the identities of foreign nationals online with an intent 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 to the charge upon arraignment and was subsequently convicted and sentenced to three years imprisonment with an option of Two Hundred Thousand Naira (N200,000.00) fine. The court also ordered that all items recovered from the convict be forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Court house

Hon. Justice Efe Ikponwonba
State High Court, Edo

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Muhammad Ibrahim
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Efe Ikponwonba, State High Court, Edo
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge of fraudulent impersonation.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Nov 23, 2021
Summary of Case
The accused person allegedly impersonated the identities of foreign nationals online with an intent to fraudulently obtain money from unsuspecting persons under false pretence.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Muhammad Ibrahim – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. K. Bello (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
0 year(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Complied
Court Decision
The defendant pleaded guilty to the charge upon arraignment and was subsequently convicted and sentenced to three years imprisonment with an option of Two Hundred Thousand Naira (N200,000.00) fine. The court also ordered that all items recovered from the convict be forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria.