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Impersonation

May 29, 2025

FRN vs Opara Emeka Peter

Humans

Opara Emeka Peter

Money bag

Impersonation

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused, allegedly pretended to be one John, a military personnel based in Afghanistan, in an attempt to defraud unsuspecting victims.

Calendar

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Year(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
In view of the defendant plea, the trial Judge, convicted and sentenced him to one month imprisonment and ordered him to serve as a clerical officer of the prosecution counsel for twenty(20) days. Also, he was ordered to depose to an affidavit of good behavior. Additionally, the judge released his phone and drone seized at the time of his arrest.

Court house

Hon. Justice A. O. Adeyemi Ajayi
FCT High Court, Maitama, Abuja

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Opara Emeka Peter
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice A. O. Adeyemi Ajayi, FCT High Court, Maitama, Abuja
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on impersonation.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Aug 24, 2022
Summary of Case
The accused, allegedly pretended to be one John, a military personnel based in Afghanistan, in an attempt to defraud unsuspecting victims.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Opara Emeka Peter – 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
In view of the defendant plea, the trial Judge, convicted and sentenced him to one month imprisonment and ordered him to serve as a clerical officer of the prosecution counsel for twenty(20) days. Also, he was ordered to depose to an affidavit of good behavior. Additionally, the judge released his phone and drone seized at the time of his arrest.