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Cybercrime/fraud

Jul 19, 2025

FRN vs Obinna Favour

Humans

Obinna Favour

Money bag

Cybercrime/fraud

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused was alleged to have been involved in 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 one year imprisonment with an option of N1,000,000.00 (One Million Naira) fine. The convict was also ordered to forfeit his phone to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Court house

Hon. Justice O. I. Adelaja
FCT High Court, Kubwa, Abuja

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Obinna Favour
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice O. I. Adelaja, FCT High Court, Kubwa, Abuja
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on cyber fraud.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Sep 11, 2023
Summary of Case
The accused was alleged to have been involved in internet-related criminal activities.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Obinna Favour – 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’s 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 convict was also ordered to forfeit his phone to the Federal Government of Nigeria.