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Cybercrime/fraud

May 22, 2025

FRN vs Nwabudike Emmanuel Lawrence

Humans

Nwabudike Emmanuel Lawrence

Money bag

Cybercrime/fraud

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused person was alleged to have falsely presented himself online with the intent to fraudulently obtain money from unsuspecting persons.

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Year(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
The defendant pleaded guilty upon arraignment and was consequently convicted and sentenced to six months imprisonment with an option of a fine of N200,000 (Two Hundred Thousand Naira) on each count. The judge also ordered the forfeiture of the device used as an instrumentality of the crime by the convict to the Federal Government as well as restitution to the victims of the crime.

Court house

Hon. Justice Adenike Akinpelu
State High Court, Kwara

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Nwabudike Emmanuel Lawrence
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Adenike Akinpelu, State High Court, Kwara
Nature and Number of Charges
2-count charge of criminal impersonation and fraud.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Oct 12, 2021
Summary of Case
The accused person was alleged to have falsely presented himself online with the intent to fraudulently obtain money from unsuspecting persons.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Nwabudike Emmanuel Lawrence – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Alao Rashida (Lawyer)
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 consequently convicted and sentenced to six months imprisonment with an option of a fine of N200,000 (Two Hundred Thousand Naira) on each count. The judge also ordered the forfeiture of the device used as an instrumentality of the crime by the convict to the Federal Government as well as restitution to the victims of the crime.