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Cybercrime/fraud

Jun 12, 2025

FRN vs Nosa Gift

Humans

Nosa Gift

Money bag

Cybercrime/fraud

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused was alleged to have been involved in some internet-related criminal activities.

Calendar

0
Year(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
In view of the defendant’s plea, the trial judge thereafter convicted and sentenced him to two years imprisonment with an option of N200,000.00 (Two Hundred Thousand Naira) fine. The convict was ordered to forfeit all items and money traced to his bank account to the Federal Government of Nigeria and further undertook in writing to be of good behaviour going forward.

Court house

Hon. Justice A. N. Erhabor
State High Court, Edo

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Nosa Gift
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice A. N. Erhabor, State High Court, Edo
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretence, retention of proceeds of crime, impersonation and possession of fraudulent documents.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Oct 16, 2024
Summary of Case
The accused was alleged to have been involved in some internet-related criminal activities.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Nosa Gift – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Ibrahim Faisal (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 plea, the trial judge thereafter convicted and sentenced him to two years imprisonment with an option of N200,000.00 (Two Hundred Thousand Naira) fine. The convict was ordered to forfeit all items and money traced to his bank account to the Federal Government of Nigeria and further undertook in writing to be of good behaviour going forward.