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May 12, 2026

FRN vs Victor Francis

Victor Francis

$1,200.00

Case Summary
The Accused person was alleged to have fraudulently obtained the sum of $1,200 (One Thousand Two Hundred US Dollars) from one Jean Judson under false pretence.

0
Year(s) case tried in court

Case Update
After the defendant pleaded guilty to the charge, the trial judge convicted and sentenced the defendant to six months imprisonment with an option of Two Hundred Thousand Naira (N200, 000.00) fine plus one month of community service. He is to forfeit an iPhone 11 to the Federal Government as well as restitute the victim in the sum of One Thousand Two Hundred US Dollars ($1,200).

Hon. Justice I. L. Ojukwu
Federal High Court, Calabar, Cross-River

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information

Victor Francis

Presiding Judge & Designated Court

Hon. Justice I. L. Ojukwu, Federal High Court, Calabar, Cross-River

Nature and Number of Charges

1-count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretence.

Date of 1st Arraignment

Jun 24, 2021

Summary of Case

The Accused person was alleged to have fraudulently obtained the sum of $1,200 (One Thousand Two Hundred US Dollars) from one Jean Judson under false pretence.

Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment

1. Victor Francis – Guilty

Defence Counsel(s)

1. C.O. Bassey (Lawyer)

Prosecuting Agency

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission

Prosecutor(s)

1. S. R. Akinrinlade (Lawyer)

Status of Case

Decided

Decision

Convicted

Length of Trial

0 year(s)

ACJA/ACJL Compliance

Complied

Court Decision

After the defendant pleaded guilty to the charge, the trial judge convicted and sentenced the defendant to six months imprisonment with an option of Two Hundred Thousand Naira (N200, 000.00) fine plus one month of community service. He is to forfeit an iPhone 11 to the Federal Government as well as restitute the victim in the sum of One Thousand Two Hundred US Dollars ($1,200).