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Cybercrime/fraud

Jun 14, 2026

FRN vs Victor Pius Nnaegbo

Humans

Victor Pius Nnaegbo

Money bag

€530.00

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused allegedly took possession and control of the said sum intentionally, knowing that the money formed part of the proceeds of an unlawful act to wit: obtaining money by false pretence and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 18(2)(d) of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act and punishable under the Section 18(3) of the same Act.

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 N1,000,000.00 (One Million Naira) fine, and to restitute €530.00 (Five Hundred and Thirty Euros) to his victims. Also, the convict forfeited the gadgets used in committing the said crime.

Court house

Hon. Justice Rosemary O. Dugbo Oghoghorie
Federal High Court, Calabar, Cross-River

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - not applicable

Case Information
Victor Pius Nnaegbo
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Rosemary O. Dugbo Oghoghorie, Federal High Court, Calabar, Cross-River
Nature and Number of Charges
2-count charge bordering on internet fraud.
Date of 1st Arraignment
May 20, 2026
Summary of Case
The accused allegedly took possession and control of the said sum intentionally, knowing that the money formed part of the proceeds of an unlawful act to wit: obtaining money by false pretence and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 18(2)(d) of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act and punishable under the Section 18(3) of the same Act.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Victor Pius Nnaegbo – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. Douglas Besong (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Khamis Mahmud (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
0 year(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Not Applicable
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 N1,000,000.00 (One Million Naira) fine, and to restitute €530.00 (Five Hundred and Thirty Euros) to his victims. Also, the convict forfeited the gadgets used in committing the said crime.