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Cybercrime/fraud

Aug 2, 2025

FRN vs Okeke Benjamin Chinazor

Humans

Okeke Benjamin Chinazor

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Cybercrime/fraud

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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 three years imprisonment with an option of N200,000.00 (Two Hundred Thousand Naira) fine. The convict was ordered to forfeit all items recovered from him during the course of investigation, being proceeds of crimes to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Court house

Hon. Justice Efe Isoken Ikponmwonba
Federal High Court, Benin, Edo

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Okeke Benjamin Chinazor
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Efe Isoken Ikponmwonba, Federal High Court, Benin, Edo
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on obtaining under false pretense and unlawful possession of fraudulent documents.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Nov 6, 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. Okeke Benjamin Chinazor – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. I. M. Elodi (Lawyer)
2. Isa K. Agwai (Lawyer)
3. Salihu Ahmed (Lawyer)
4. K. Y. Bello (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 three years imprisonment with an option of N200,000.00 (Two Hundred Thousand Naira) fine. The convict was ordered to forfeit all items recovered from him during the course of investigation, being proceeds of crimes to the Federal Government of Nigeria.