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Money laundering

Jun 29, 2025

FRN vs Olukeye Adedayo Olalekan

Humans

Olukeye Adedayo Olalekan

Money bag

Money laundering

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused allegedly hacked into some social media accounts, posing as a young attractive woman to entice unsuspecting victims, and seeking their sexually explicit photographs, including nude images of a 14-year-old Canadian boy, in which he later used the nude images of the 14-year-old to blackmail him, a situation that led to the boy's death.

Calendar

639
Day(s) since arraignment

Gavel

Case Update
Consequently, the Judge ordered that the defendant be remanded in a Correctional Centre and adjourned the matter for hearing of motions and commencement of trial.

Court house

Hon. Justice Tijjani Garba Ringim
Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - not applicable

Case Information
Olukeye Adedayo Olalekan
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Tijjani Garba Ringim, Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos
Nature and Number of Charges
18-count charge bordering on child pornography, money laundering and retention of proceeds of unlawful activities.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Sep 29, 2023
Summary of Case
The accused allegedly hacked into some social media accounts, posing as a young attractive woman to entice unsuspecting victims, and seeking their sexually explicit photographs, including nude images of a 14-year-old Canadian boy, in which he later used the nude images of the 14-year-old to blackmail him, a situation that led to the boy's death.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Olukeye Adedayo Olalekan – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. P. O. Onikoyin (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Rotimi Oyedepo (Senior Advocate of Nigeria)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
639 day(s)
Case Update
Consequently, the Judge ordered that the defendant be remanded in a Correctional Centre and adjourned the matter for hearing of motions and commencement of trial.
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Not Applicable