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Cybercrime/fraud

May 27, 2026

FRN vs Ridwan Abiodun Abdulganiyu

Humans

Ridwan Abiodun Abdulganiyu

Money bag

Cybercrime/fraud

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

Gavel

Case Update
In view of the defendant's plea, the trial Judge thereafter, convicted and sentenced him to two years imprisonment with an option of N200,000.00 (Two Hundred Thousand Naira) fine and ordered the forfeiture of one infinix phone, which the convict used as an instrumentality of the crime.

Court house

Hon. Justice Hafsat Yahaya Sani
State High Court, Kwara

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Ridwan Abiodun Abdulganiyu
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Hafsat Yahaya Sani, State High Court, Kwara
Nature and Number of Charges
Charges bordering on cyber fraud.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Oct 17, 2022
Summary of Case
The accused was alleged to have been involved in internet-related criminal activities.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Ridwan Abiodun Abdulganiyu – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Alao Rasheedat (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 two years imprisonment with an option of N200,000.00 (Two Hundred Thousand Naira) fine and ordered the forfeiture of one infinix phone, which the convict used as an instrumentality of the crime.