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Cybercrime/fraud

Jun 12, 2026

FRN vs Wilfred Chinonso Oti

Humans

Wilfred Chinonso Oti

Money bag

Cybercrime/fraud

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused allegedly registered a WhatsApp account with the name “Russian Petrol Product” wherein he impersonated one Goncharov Sergey, the managing Director of Spetsnefteservice Refinery, and offered non-existent petroleum products for sale to his victims.

Calendar

-327,661
Day(s) since arraignment

Gavel

Case Update
In view of the defendant's plea, the trial judge thereafter ordered his remand in the Port Harcourt Correctional Centre and adjourned the matter for the commencement of trial.

Court house

Hon. Justice P. I. Ajoku
Federal High Court, Port-Harcourt, Rivers

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - not applicable

Case Information
Wilfred Chinonso Oti
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice P. I. Ajoku, Federal High Court, Port-Harcourt, Rivers
Nature and Number of Charges
8-count charge bordering on internet fraud, impersonation, money laundering, and obtaining money under false pretense.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jul 21, 2923
Summary of Case
The accused allegedly registered a WhatsApp account with the name “Russian Petrol Product” wherein he impersonated one Goncharov Sergey, the managing Director of Spetsnefteservice Refinery, and offered non-existent petroleum products for sale to his victims.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Wilfred Chinonso Oti – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. C. S. Magha (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Dr. Ben Ubi (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
-327,661 day(s)
Case Update
In view of the defendant's plea, the trial judge thereafter ordered his remand in the Port Harcourt Correctional Centre and adjourned the matter for the commencement of trial.
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Not Applicable