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Cybercrime/fraud

May 27, 2025

FRN vs Nonso Adudu

Humans

Nonso Adudu

Money bag

Cybercrime/fraud

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused person was alleged to have fraudulently and falsely presented himself with the intent to defraud unsuspecting foreign nationals under false pretence.

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Year(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
The defendant pleaded guilty upon arraignment and was subsequently convicted and sentenced to two (2) years imprisonment with an option of One Million Naira (N1,000,000.00) fine. The court also ordered the convict to forfeit the mobile phone recovered from him to the Federal Government.

Court house

Hon. Justice I. N. Buba
Federal High Court, Enugu, Enugu

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Nonso Adudu
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice I. N. Buba, Federal High Court, Enugu, Enugu
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on impersonation and internet fraud.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Dec 1, 2021
Summary of Case
The accused person was alleged to have fraudulently and falsely presented himself with the intent to defraud unsuspecting foreign nationals under false pretence.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Nonso Adudu – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
No prosecutors recorded
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
0 year(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Complied
Court Decision
The defendant pleaded guilty upon arraignment and was subsequently convicted and sentenced to two (2) years imprisonment with an option of One Million Naira (N1,000,000.00) fine. The court also ordered the convict to forfeit the mobile phone recovered from him to the Federal Government.