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Cybercrime/fraud

Jun 10, 2026

FRN vs Taiwo Adebayo

Humans

Taiwo Adebayo

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Cybercrime/fraud

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Case Summary
The accused allegedly used his MacBook air laptop to impersonate one George Wong with the motive of using his identity to defraud others.

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Year(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
In view of the defendant plea, the trial Judge, thereafter, convicted and sentenced him to one year imprisonment with an option of N200,000.00 (Two Hundred Thousand Naira). The convict was ordered to forfeit his phones and proceeds of crime to the government.

Court house

Hon. Justice Nehizena Afolabi
Federal High Court, Lafia, Nasarawa

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Taiwo Adebayo
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Nehizena Afolabi, Federal High Court, Lafia, Nasarawa
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on cybercrime.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jul 13, 2022
Summary of Case
The accused allegedly used his MacBook air laptop to impersonate one George Wong with the motive of using his identity to defraud others.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Taiwo Adebayo – 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 plea, the trial Judge, thereafter, convicted and sentenced him to one year imprisonment with an option of N200,000.00 (Two Hundred Thousand Naira). The convict was ordered to forfeit his phones and proceeds of crime to the government.