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Fraud

May 15, 2025

FRN vs Patrick Fernandez (Indian Businessman)

Humans

Patrick Fernandez

Money bag

N44,950,000.00
Amount allegedly defrauded

Money bag

Case Summary
The Defendant allegedly obtained items to wit; different types of Nokia phones under the false pretense that the money was to be paid within one week after delivery and collection of the goods but instead, he issued a dud cheque to that effect.

Calendar

4,452
Day(s) since arraignment

Court house

Hon. Justice S. A. Onigbanjo
State High Court, Ikeja, Lagos

Case Information
Patrick Fernandez
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice S. A. Onigbanjo, State High Court, Ikeja, Lagos
Nature and Number of Charges
5-count charge bordering on obtaining money under false pretenses and issuance of dud cheques.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Mar 7, 2013
Summary of Case
The Defendant allegedly obtained items to wit; different types of Nokia phones under the false pretense that the money was to be paid within one week after delivery and collection of the goods but instead, he issued a dud cheque to that effect.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Patrick Fernandez (Indian Businessman)Not Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. Olajide Kazeem (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Kayode Oni (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
4,452 day(s)