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Cybercrime/fraud

Sep 2, 2025

FRN vs Oyedepo Olamilekan Benjamin

Humans

Oyedepo Olamilekan Benjamin

Money bag

$457.00

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused was alleged to have been involved in internet-related criminal activities.

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Year(s) case tried in court

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Case Update
In view of the defendant’s plea, the trial judge thereafter convicted and sentenced him to six months imprisonment with an option of N150,000.00 (One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira) fine, and ordered the forfeiture of one Apple iPhone X; an HP laptop, and the sum of $457.00 (Four Hundred and Fifty Seven Dollars) benefited from the unlawful activities to the Federal Government.

Court house

Hon. Justice Adenike Akinpelu
State High Court, Kwara

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Oyedepo Olamilekan Benjamin
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Adenike Akinpelu, State High Court, Kwara
Nature and Number of Charges
Count charges bordering on cyber fraud.
Date of 1st Arraignment
2023
Summary of Case
The accused was alleged to have been involved in internet-related criminal activities.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Oyedepo Olamilekan Benjamin – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Andrew Akoja (Lawyer)
2. Mustapha Kaigama (Lawyer)
3. Isabel Adeniran (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 him to six months imprisonment with an option of N150,000.00 (One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira) fine, and ordered the forfeiture of one Apple iPhone X; an HP laptop, and the sum of $457.00 (Four Hundred and Fifty Seven Dollars) benefited from the unlawful activities to the Federal Government.