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Cybercrime/fraud

Jun 4, 2026

FRN vs Onyeka Sunday

Humans

Onyeka Sunday

Money bag

Cybercrime/fraud

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused was alleged to have fraudulently personated the identity of one Huang Kim on WhatsApp business account to defraud unsuspecting victims.

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 the defendant to three years imprisonment with an option of N200,000.00 (Two Hundred Thousand Naira) fine. The judge ruled that the convict's bank account be permanently closed while his phones recovered from him be forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Court house

Hon. Justice Efe Ikponwonba
State High Court, Edo

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Onyeka Sunday
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Efe Ikponwonba, State High Court, Edo
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on impersonation.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Nov 2, 2022
Summary of Case
The accused was alleged to have fraudulently personated the identity of one Huang Kim on WhatsApp business account to defraud unsuspecting victims.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Onyeka Sunday – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. K. U. Udus (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 the defendant to three years imprisonment with an option of N200,000.00 (Two Hundred Thousand Naira) fine. The judge ruled that the convict's bank account be permanently closed while his phones recovered from him be forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria.