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Cybercrime/fraud

May 14, 2026

FRN vs Stanley David

Humans

Stanley David

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 three years imprisonment with an option of N500,000.00 (Five Hundred Thousand Naira) fine. The judge ordered the forfeiture of the convict's mobile phones, and the balance in his bank account, being proceeds of crime, to the Federal government of Nigeria. The court further ordered that the bank account be closed.

Court house

Hon. Justice Efe Ikponwonba
State High Court, Edo

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Stanley David
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Efe Ikponwonba, State High Court, Edo
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on impersonation and possession of fraudulent documents.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Sep 26, 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. Stanley David – 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
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 N500,000.00 (Five Hundred Thousand Naira) fine. The judge ordered the forfeiture of the convict's mobile phones, and the balance in his bank account, being proceeds of crime, to the Federal government of Nigeria. The court further ordered that the bank account be closed.