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Cybercrime/fraud

Apr 4, 2026

FRN vs Victor Joseph

Humans

Victor Joseph

Money bag

N150,000.00

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused allegedly pretended to be a marine engineer named Zhang Li and obtained the said sum from one Xiao, a Chinese citizen.

Calendar

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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 community service. The convict was ordered to clean the court premise for seven days and pay a fine of N50,000.00 (Fifty Thousand Naira).

Court house

Hon. Justice Akobi Iyabeni Anna
FCT High Court, Gwagwalada, Abuja

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Victor Joseph
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Akobi Iyabeni Anna, FCT High Court, Gwagwalada, Abuja
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on internet fraud.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Feb 6, 2023
Summary of Case
The accused allegedly pretended to be a marine engineer named Zhang Li and obtained the said sum from one Xiao, a Chinese citizen.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Victor Joseph – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
No prosecutors recorded
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 community service. The convict was ordered to clean the court premise for seven days and pay a fine of N50,000.00 (Fifty Thousand Naira).