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Cybercrime/fraud

Aug 6, 2025

FRN vs Nurudeen Abdulmajeed

Humans

Nurudeen Abdulmajeed

Money bag

A$240.00

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused was alleged to have cheated by personation when he pretended to be one Kelly Lochlan via his Instagram App and fraudulently deceived one Colby Myers to send him the said sum.

Calendar

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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 six months suspended prison term. In addition, the convict was ordered to forfeit one iPhone 6 and the sum of $100.00 (One Hundred Dollars), all proceeds of his unlawful activities to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Court house

Hon. Justice Mahmood Abdulgafar
State High Court, Kwara

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Nurudeen Abdulmajeed
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Mahmood Abdulgafar, State High Court, Kwara
Nature and Number of Charges
Offenses bordering on cyber fraud.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jul 10, 2023
Summary of Case
The accused was alleged to have cheated by personation when he pretended to be one Kelly Lochlan via his Instagram App and fraudulently deceived one Colby Myers to send him the said sum.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Nurudeen Abdulmajeed – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Mustapha Kaigama (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 six months suspended prison term. In addition, the convict was ordered to forfeit one iPhone 6 and the sum of $100.00 (One Hundred Dollars), all proceeds of his unlawful activities to the Federal Government of Nigeria.