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Cybercrime/fraud

Jun 18, 2025

FRN vs Opeyemi Adedamola

Humans

Opeyemi Adedamola

Money bag

$700

Money bag

Case Summary
The Defendant was alleged to have had in his possession, documents containing false information and identities, which he used to defraud unsuspecting persons on the internet.

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Year(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
In view of the Defendant's admission of guilt, the prosecution counsel reviewed the facts of the case and urged the court to convict him accordingly. Consequently, the trial judge convicted and sentenced the defendant to three months of community service. The court also ordered the convict to restitute his victims of all the sums he obtained from them through the Federal Government. The convict also forfeited all items recovered from him to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Court house

Hon. Justice Bayo Taiwo
State High Court, Oyo

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Opeyemi Adedamola
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Bayo Taiwo, State High Court, Oyo
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on cybercrime.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Mar 23, 2021
Summary of Case
The Defendant was alleged to have had in his possession, documents containing false information and identities, which he used to defraud unsuspecting persons on the internet.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Opeyemi Adedamola – 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's admission of guilt, the prosecution counsel reviewed the facts of the case and urged the court to convict him accordingly. Consequently, the trial judge convicted and sentenced the defendant to three months of community service. The court also ordered the convict to restitute his victims of all the sums he obtained from them through the Federal Government. The convict also forfeited all items recovered from him to the Federal Government of Nigeria.