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Fraud

May 29, 2025

FRN vs Muhammad Suleiman Gumsuri

Humans

Muhammad Suleiman Gumsuri

Money bag

N93,800,000.00
Amount allegedly defrauded

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused person with an intent to defraud allegedly obtained the sum of N93,800,000.00 (Ninety-Three Million Eight Hundred Thousand Naira) only from his victim through Karlton International Company’s account number 1023671556 domiciled at UBA and Amir Goni Abdullahi’s Fidelity Bank account number 6012182416 via his account number 0141428771 domiciled at GT Bank and Fidelity Bank account number 6323579712 respectively, all bearing his name, under the guise that the said sum represent payment for the supply of Non-Food items to Save the Children, an NGO.

Calendar

1,388
Day(s) since arraignment

Gavel

Case Update
The prosecution's witness told the court that there was an inflow into the account of the defendant in tranches from his victim which was well over N50 million and the mentioned sum was dissipated by the defendant. The court admitted documents tendered by the prosecution as evidence against the defendant. The victim also confirmed to the court that he gave the defendant the entire money involved in the case to execute the purported contract with the agreement that he will get 30% of the profit of the contract. He added that both parties agreed and signed a ‘‘Memorandum of Understanding’’ that the money will be paid after two weeks. However, with the expiration of the two weeks, another one month was agreed upon, which the defendant failed to comply with.

Court house

Hon. Justice Fadawu Umar
State High Court, Borno

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - not applicable

Case Information
Muhammad Suleiman Gumsuri
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Fadawu Umar, State High Court, Borno
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge of cheating and obtaining money under false pretence.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Aug 10, 2021
Summary of Case
The accused person with an intent to defraud allegedly obtained the sum of N93,800,000.00 (Ninety-Three Million Eight Hundred Thousand Naira) only from his victim through Karlton International Company’s account number 1023671556 domiciled at UBA and Amir Goni Abdullahi’s Fidelity Bank account number 6012182416 via his account number 0141428771 domiciled at GT Bank and Fidelity Bank account number 6323579712 respectively, all bearing his name, under the guise that the said sum represent payment for the supply of Non-Food items to Save the Children, an NGO.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Muhammad Suleiman Gumsuri – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Mukhtar Ali Ahmed (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
1,388 day(s)
Case Update
The prosecution's witness told the court that there was an inflow into the account of the defendant in tranches from his victim which was well over N50 million and the mentioned sum was dissipated by the defendant. The court admitted documents tendered by the prosecution as evidence against the defendant. The victim also confirmed to the court that he gave the defendant the entire money involved in the case to execute the purported contract with the agreement that he will get 30% of the profit of the contract. He added that both parties agreed and signed a ‘‘Memorandum of Understanding’’ that the money will be paid after two weeks. However, with the expiration of the two weeks, another one month was agreed upon, which the defendant failed to comply with.
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Not Applicable