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Cybercrime/fraud

Sep 6, 2025

FRN vs Nwafor Victor Somkenechukwu

Humans

Nwafor Victor Somkenechukwu

Money bag

Cybercrime/fraud

Money bag

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

Calendar

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Year(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
In view of the defendant plea, the trial Judge, thereafter, convicted and sentenced him to one year imprisonment with an option of N1,000,000.00 (One Million Naira) fine. The court ordered that the convict's mobile phones be sold and the proceeds remitted to the Treasury Single Account of the Federal Government.

Court house

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

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Nwafor Victor Somkenechukwu
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice I. N. Buba, Federal High Court, Enugu, Enugu
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on criminal impersonation and obtaining money under false pretense.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jul 19, 2022
Summary of Case
The accused was alleged to have been involved in internet-related criminal activities.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Nwafor Victor Somkenechukwu – 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
In view of the defendant plea, the trial Judge, thereafter, convicted and sentenced him to one year imprisonment with an option of N1,000,000.00 (One Million Naira) fine. The court ordered that the convict's mobile phones be sold and the proceeds remitted to the Treasury Single Account of the Federal Government.