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Cybercrime/fraud

Jul 9, 2025

FRN vs Oluyemi Kayode

Humans

Oluyemi Kayode

Money bag

$100.00

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused was alleged to have fraudulently impersonated some foreigners online and obtained money under false pretence.

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Year(s) case tried in court

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Case Update
After the defendant pleaded guilty to the charge, the trial judge convicted and sentenced the defendant to three months imprisonment and ordered the convict to restitute his victim the sum of $100.00 and forfeit items recovered from him at the point of arrest to the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Court house

Hon. Justice M. S. Abubakar
Federal High Court, Abeokuta, Ogun

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Oluyemi Kayode
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice M. S. Abubakar, Federal High Court, Abeokuta, Ogun
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge of internet-related fraud.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Mar 19, 2021
Summary of Case
The accused was alleged to have fraudulently impersonated some foreigners online and obtained money under false pretence.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Oluyemi Kayode – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
No prosecutors recorded
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
0 year(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Complied
Court Decision
After the defendant pleaded guilty to the charge, the trial judge convicted and sentenced the defendant to three months imprisonment and ordered the convict to restitute his victim the sum of $100.00 and forfeit items recovered from him at the point of arrest to the Federal Republic of Nigeria.