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Cybercrime/fraud

Apr 1, 2026

FRN vs Usman Mustapha

Humans

Usman Mustapha

Money bag

N310,000.00

Money bag

Case Summary
The Accused was alleged to have been involved in internet-related fraud by dishonestly deceiving unsuspecting persons and falsely presenting himself to defraud them.

Calendar

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Year(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
Upon the defendant's guilty plea, the trial judge convicted and sentenced him to five (5) years imprisonment with an option of One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (N150,000.00) fine. The court also ordered the convict to restitute the sum of Five Thousand Denmark Krone which is equivalent to Three Hundred and Ten Thousand Naira only (N310,000) to his victim.

Court house

Hon. Justice Mohammed Mohammed
State High Court, Sokoto

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Usman Mustapha
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Mohammed Mohammed, State High Court, Sokoto
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on conspiracy and cheating.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jun 17, 2021
Summary of Case
The Accused was alleged to have been involved in internet-related fraud by dishonestly deceiving unsuspecting persons and falsely presenting himself to defraud them.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Usman Mustapha – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. Shamsu A. Dauda (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. S. H. Sa'ad (Lawyer)
2. Musa Mela Gwani (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
0 year(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Complied
Court Decision
Upon the defendant's guilty plea, the trial judge convicted and sentenced him to five (5) years imprisonment with an option of One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (N150,000.00) fine. The court also ordered the convict to restitute the sum of Five Thousand Denmark Krone which is equivalent to Three Hundred and Ten Thousand Naira only (N310,000) to his victim.