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Jul 16, 2025

FRN vs Onuoha Danhessy Akachukwu

Humans

Onuoha Danhessy Akachukwu

Money bag

$5,260
Amount allegedly scammed

Money bag

Case Summary
The Defendant who claimed to be an American Engineer based in the United Kingdom allegedly hoodwinked his victims by establishing a romantic relationship which according to him, will lead to marriage.

Calendar

757
Day(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
The defendant entered into a plea bargain agreement with the EFCC and changed his plea from 'not guilty' to 'guilty'. The court convicted him accordingly and sentenced him to three months imprisonment and a fine of N200,000.00. The convict was also ordered to restitute the sum of $2000 (Two Thousand United States Dollars) to his victim.

Court house

Hon. Justice James K. Omotosho
Federal High Court, Port-Harcourt, Rivers

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Onuoha Danhessy Akachukwu
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice James K. Omotosho, Federal High Court, Port-Harcourt, Rivers
Nature and Number of Charges
6-count charge bordering on conspiracy and obtaining money by false pretense.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Apr 27, 2017
Summary of Case
The Defendant who claimed to be an American Engineer based in the United Kingdom allegedly hoodwinked his victims by establishing a romantic relationship which according to him, will lead to marriage.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Onuoha Danhessy Akachukwu – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. R.E. Alao (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
757 day(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Complied
Court Decision
The defendant entered into a plea bargain agreement with the EFCC and changed his plea from 'not guilty' to 'guilty'. The court convicted him accordingly and sentenced him to three months imprisonment and a fine of N200,000.00. The convict was also ordered to restitute the sum of $2000 (Two Thousand United States Dollars) to his victim.