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Fraud

Oct 14, 2025

FRN vs Onovo Osita Malachy

Humans

Onovo Osita Malachy

Money bag

$140,000.00
Amount allegedly defrauded

Money bag

Case Summary
The convict was found guilty of fraudulently obtaining the said sum by means of fraudulent trick to wit: love scam on a dating site from one Helen Wang.

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Year(s) case tried in court

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Case Update
The trial judge sentenced the defendant to 12 months imprisonment. The convict is also to forfeit all assets traced to him to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Court house

Hon. Justice Adefunmilola Adekemi Demi-Ajayi
Federal High Court, Benin, Edo

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - not applicable

Case Information
Onovo Osita Malachy
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Adefunmilola Adekemi Demi-Ajayi, Federal High Court, Benin, Edo
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretense.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jan 16, 2019
Summary of Case
The convict was found guilty of fraudulently obtaining the said sum by means of fraudulent trick to wit: love scam on a dating site from one Helen Wang.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Onovo Osita Malachy – guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. I.U. Uchechukwu (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Aso Larry Peters (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
0 year(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Not Applicable
Court Decision
The trial judge sentenced the defendant to 12 months imprisonment. The convict is also to forfeit all assets traced to him to the Federal Government of Nigeria.