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Cybercrime/fraud

Jun 17, 2026

FRN vs Victor Madu Egbuchua

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Victor Madu Egbuchua

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Cybercrime/fraud

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

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Year(s) case tried in court

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Case Update
In view of the defendant's plea, the trial judge thereafter, convicted and sentenced him to three years imprisonment with an option of a fine of N300,000.00 (Three Hundred Thousand Naira) payable into the Consolidated Revenue Account of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The judge also ordered that all items recovered from the convict used in committing the crime be forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Court house

Hon. Justice E. A. Obile
Federal High Court, Port-Harcourt, Rivers

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Victor Madu Egbuchua
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice E. A. Obile, Federal High Court, Port-Harcourt, Rivers
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on cyber fraud.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Nov 22, 2022
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 Madu Egbuchua – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Chukwuma-Eneh (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 three years imprisonment with an option of a fine of N300,000.00 (Three Hundred Thousand Naira) payable into the Consolidated Revenue Account of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The judge also ordered that all items recovered from the convict used in committing the crime be forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria.