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Giving false information

Jul 6, 2025

FRN vs Oluwayemisi Samuel

Humans

Oluwayemisi Samuel

Money bag

N5,600,000.00

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused alongside her son, allegedly squandered the said sum on sports betting and caused a false petition to be sent to the EFCC, alleging that the money was fraudulently withdrawn from their Opay account to a sports betting account without their authorization by an unknown individual.

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 her to 7 years imprisonment with an option of N150,000.00 (One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira) fine.

Court house

Hon. Justices A. A. Bello
State High Court, Kaduna

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Oluwayemisi Samuel
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justices A. A. Bello, State High Court, Kaduna
Nature and Number of Charges
one1-count charge bordering on giving false information.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Apr 26, 2023
Summary of Case
The accused alongside her son, allegedly squandered the said sum on sports betting and caused a false petition to be sent to the EFCC, alleging that the money was fraudulently withdrawn from their Opay account to a sports betting account without their authorization by an unknown individual.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Oluwayemisi Samuel – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Nasiru Salele (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 her to 7 years imprisonment with an option of N150,000.00 (One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira) fine.