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Stealing

Oct 20, 2026

FRN vs Samuel Ihechukwu Asiegbu

Humans

Samuel Ihechukwu Asiegbu

Money bag

₦8.560,000,000.00
Amount allegedly stolen

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused alongside several others (standing trial), allegedly conspired, stole, and made unauthorized access to a computer system with intent to commit fraud, contrary to Sections 409 and 386 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.

Calendar

135
Day(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
In view of the defendant's plea, the trial judge thereafter convicted and sentenced him to 10 months and 8 days’ imprisonment on count three and 1 year and 8 months on count four, both without an option of fine. The sentences are to run concurrently. Consequently, the court struck out counts one and two.

Court house

Hon. Justice R. A. Oshodi
State High Court, Ikeja, Lagos

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Samuel Ihechukwu Asiegbu
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice R. A. Oshodi, State High Court, Ikeja, Lagos
Nature and Number of Charges
4-count charge bordering on conspiracy, stealing, and unauthorized access to a computer system with intent to commit fraud.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jun 23, 2025
Summary of Case
The accused alongside several others (standing trial), allegedly conspired, stole, and made unauthorized access to a computer system with intent to commit fraud, contrary to Sections 409 and 386 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Samuel Ihechukwu Asiegbu – 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
135 day(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Complied
Court Decision
In view of the defendant's plea, the trial judge thereafter convicted and sentenced him to 10 months and 8 days’ imprisonment on count three and 1 year and 8 months on count four, both without an option of fine. The sentences are to run concurrently. Consequently, the court struck out counts one and two.