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Cybercrime/fraud

Aug 27, 2025

FRN vs Ogbonda Derrick Subumichi

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Ogbonda Derrick Subumichi

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Cybercrime/fraud

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Case Summary
The accused person was alleged to have fraudulently impersonated one, Walter Shepherd, with an intent to gain an advantage for himself by obtaining money under false pretence.

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Year(s) case tried in court

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Case Update
The defendant pleaded guilty upon arraignment and was convicted and sentenced to two years imprisonment with an option of a fine of Three Hundred Thousand Naira (N300,000.00) payable into the Treasury Single Account (TSA) of the Federal Government.

Court house

Hon. Justice P. M. Ayua
Federal High Court, Port-Harcourt, Rivers

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Ogbonda Derrick Subumichi
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice P. M. Ayua, Federal High Court, Port-Harcourt, Rivers
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count amended charge bordering on impersonation.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jul 16, 2021
Summary of Case
The accused person was alleged to have fraudulently impersonated one, Walter Shepherd, with an intent to gain an advantage for himself by obtaining money under false pretence.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Ogbonda Derrick Subumichi – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. N. A. Dodo (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 convicted and sentenced to two years imprisonment with an option of a fine of Three Hundred Thousand Naira (N300,000.00) payable into the Treasury Single Account (TSA) of the Federal Government.