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Fraud
Jun 21, 2026
FRN vs Umar Ibrahim Muhammad
Umar Ibrahim Muhammad
Fraud
Case Summary
The accused allegedly engaged in a financial operation of Bureau de Change without a valid license.
0
Year(s) case tried in court
Case Update
In view of the defendant’s plea, the trial judge thereafter convicted and sentenced him to one year imprisonment with an option of N100,000.00 (One Hundred Thousand Naira) fine.
Hon. Justice Mohammed Yunusa
Federal High Court, Kano, Kano
ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied
Case Information
Umar Ibrahim Muhammad
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Mohammed Yunusa, Federal High Court, Kano, Kano
Nature and Number of Charges
one-count charge bordering on illegal dealing in foreign currency without an appropriate license.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Feb 28, 2024
Summary of Case
The accused allegedly engaged in a financial operation of Bureau de Change without a valid license.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Umar Ibrahim Muhammad
– Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Aisha Tahar Habib (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 one year imprisonment with an option of N100,000.00 (One Hundred Thousand Naira) fine.