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Money laundering

May 25, 2025

FRN vs Okoye Bethel Makuochukwu

Humans

Okoye Bethel Makuochukwu

Money bag

Money laundering

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused allegedly assumed the identity of a foreigner, Violetqmartinez, and, in such character, defrauded unsuspecting victims by luring them into fake social relationships using mostly the social media app, Telegraph. Also, he allegedly retained a Mercedes Benz GLK 350 2013 model with chassis number, WDCGG8JB9DF999305 which he reasonably ought to have known that it formed part of the proceeds of an lawful act.

Calendar

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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 six years imprisonment with an option of N1,000,000.00 (One Million Naira) fine. The convict was also ordered to forfeit the Mercedes Benz GLK 350 2013 model car 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
Okoye Bethel Makuochukwu
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice R. M. Aikawa, Federal High Court, Kaduna, Kaduna
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on money laundering.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jun 16, 2023
Summary of Case
The accused allegedly assumed the identity of a foreigner, Violetqmartinez, and, in such character, defrauded unsuspecting victims by luring them into fake social relationships using mostly the social media app, Telegraph. Also, he allegedly retained a Mercedes Benz GLK 350 2013 model with chassis number, WDCGG8JB9DF999305 which he reasonably ought to have known that it formed part of the proceeds of an lawful act.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Okoye Bethel Makuochukwu – 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 six years imprisonment with an option of N1,000,000.00 (One Million Naira) fine. The convict was also ordered to forfeit the Mercedes Benz GLK 350 2013 model car to the Federal Government of Nigeria.