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Cybercrime/fraud

Jun 8, 2025

FRN vs Ogar Joseph

Humans

Ogar Joseph

Money bag

$30.00

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused was alleged to have been involved in some 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 two years imprisonment with an option of N500,000.00 ( Five Hundred Thousand Naira) fine. In addition, the convict forfeited iPhone 16, being the tool of his crime and the sum of $30.00 (Thirty Dollars), being the proceeds of his crime to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Court house

Hon. Justice R. M. Aikawa
Federal High Court, Kaduna, Kaduna

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Ogar Joseph
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice R. M. Aikawa, Federal High Court, Kaduna, Kaduna
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on impersonation, cybercrime and money laundering.
Date of 1st Arraignment
May 22, 2025
Summary of Case
The accused was alleged to have been involved in some internet-related criminal activities.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Ogar Joseph – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. K. S. Ogunlade (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 two years imprisonment with an option of N500,000.00 ( Five Hundred Thousand Naira) fine. In addition, the convict forfeited iPhone 16, being the tool of his crime and the sum of $30.00 (Thirty Dollars), being the proceeds of his crime to the Federal Government of Nigeria.