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Fraud

Jun 17, 2026

FRN vs Victor Ekpong Thompson

Humans

Victor Ekpong Thompson

Money bag

$525.276.00
Amount allegedly defrauded

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused was alleged to have fraudulently obtained the said sum from Tammy Jensen, Peter Jensen, Kenneth Blad and others (Joint unsuspecting investors), under the pretence of investing the money in mining of mineral resources and deep sea port business, and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 1 (1) (b) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Related Offences Act, 2006 and punishable under Section 1 (3) of the same Act.

Calendar

139
Day(s) since arraignment

Gavel

Case Update
In view of the defendant's plea, the trial judge thereafter adjourned the matter for the determination of bail and commencement of trial while the defendant was remanded at the EFCC’s detention facility in Uyo.

Court house

Hon. Justice Maureen Adaobi
Federal High Court, Uyo, Akwa-Ibom

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - not applicable

Case Information
Victor Ekpong Thompson
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Maureen Adaobi, Federal High Court, Uyo, Akwa-Ibom
Nature and Number of Charges
8-count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretense.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jan 29, 2026
Summary of Case
The accused was alleged to have fraudulently obtained the said sum from Tammy Jensen, Peter Jensen, Kenneth Blad and others (Joint unsuspecting investors), under the pretence of investing the money in mining of mineral resources and deep sea port business, and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 1 (1) (b) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Related Offences Act, 2006 and punishable under Section 1 (3) of the same Act.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Victor Ekpong Thompson – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. Savn Daniel (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Joshua Abolarin (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
139 day(s)
Case Update
In view of the defendant's plea, the trial judge thereafter adjourned the matter for the determination of bail and commencement of trial while the defendant was remanded at the EFCC’s detention facility in Uyo.
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Not Applicable