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Cybercrime/fraud

May 5, 2025

FRN vs Prince Belebi Koko

Humans

Prince Belebi Koko

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Cybercrime/fraud

Money bag

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

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 him to three years imprisonment with an option of N200,000.00 (Two Hundred Thousand Naira) as fine. The court ordered the convict to forfeit all items recovered from him, being proceeds of crime, to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Court house

Hon. Justice Efe Ikponwonba
State High Court, Edo

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Prince Belebi Koko
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Efe Ikponwonba, State High Court, Edo
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on internet fraud.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jul 18, 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. Prince Belebi Koko – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Abdulazeez Bala-Ribah (Lawyer)
2. Al-Amin Ibrahim Abdul (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 three years imprisonment with an option of N200,000.00 (Two Hundred Thousand Naira) as fine. The court ordered the convict to forfeit all items recovered from him, being proceeds of crime, to the Federal Government of Nigeria.