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Cybercrime/fraud

Apr 30, 2025

FRN vs Victor Abonu

Humans

Victor Abonu

Money bag

Cybercrime/fraud

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused was alleged to have been involved in internet-related criminal activities.

Calendar

0
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 two years imprisonment with an option of N150,000.00 (One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira) fine. The convict also bagged six months Community Service. The judge further ordered that all items recovered from the convict be auctioned through the Commission and proceeds paid into the Treasury Single Account of the Federation.

Court house

Hon. Justice Hiliary Ide Osho Oshomah
Federal High Court, Abakaliki, Ebonyi

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Victor Abonu
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Hiliary Ide Osho Oshomah, Federal High Court, Abakaliki, Ebonyi
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on fraudulent impersonation and obtaining by false pretence.
Date of 1st Arraignment
May 30, 2024
Summary of Case
The accused was alleged to have been involved in internet-related criminal activities.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Victor Abonu – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. E. J. Nwatarali (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Chikezie Raymond Edozie (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 two years imprisonment with an option of N150,000.00 (One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira) fine. The convict also bagged six months Community Service. The judge further ordered that all items recovered from the convict be auctioned through the Commission and proceeds paid into the Treasury Single Account of the Federation.