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Cybercrime/fraud

May 4, 2025

FRN vs Obanore Edson Ehimen

Humans

Obanore Edson Ehimen

Money bag

Cybercrime/fraud

Money bag

Case Summary
The Defendant allegedly defrauded unsuspecting persons online using phishing emails and Facebook accounts.

Calendar

-1
Day(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
In view of the plea bargain agreement between the prosecution and defense counsels, the trial judge consequently sentenced the Defendant to twelve (12) months imprisonment. The court also ruled that the Defendant forfeits the sum of N620,000.00 in his GT Bank account to the Federal government of Nigeria.

Court house

Hon. Justice James K. Omotosho
Federal High Court, Port-Harcourt, Rivers

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - not applicable

Case Information
Obanore Edson Ehimen
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice James K. Omotosho, Federal High Court, Port-Harcourt, Rivers
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretense and impersonation.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jul 18, 2019
Summary of Case
The Defendant allegedly defrauded unsuspecting persons online using phishing emails and Facebook accounts.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Obanore Edson Ehimen – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Fredrick. O. Dibang (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
-1 day(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Not Applicable
Court Decision
In view of the plea bargain agreement between the prosecution and defense counsels, the trial judge consequently sentenced the Defendant to twelve (12) months imprisonment. The court also ruled that the Defendant forfeits the sum of N620,000.00 in his GT Bank account to the Federal government of Nigeria.