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Cybercrime/fraud

Dec 21, 2025

FRN vs Yang Shumei

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Yang Shumei

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Cybercrime/fraud

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Case Summary
The accused, (a Chinese) was alleged to have wilfully caused to be accessed computer system for the purpose of destabilizing and destroying the economy and social structure of Nigeria and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 18 of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc) Act, 2015 (As Amended, 2024).

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Case Update
In view of the defendant’s plea, the trial judge thereafter convicted and sentenced him to one year imprisonment, with an option of N1,000,000.00 (One Million Naira) fine. The judge also ordered that upon completion of the convict’s sentence, the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, should ensure that he is repatriated to his country of origin within seven days.

Court house

Hon. Justice Deinde I. Dipeolu
Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Yang Shumei
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Deinde I. Dipeolu, Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on cyber-terrorism and internet fraud.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jul 1, 2025
Summary of Case
The accused, (a Chinese) was alleged to have wilfully caused to be accessed computer system for the purpose of destabilizing and destroying the economy and social structure of Nigeria and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 18 of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc) Act, 2015 (As Amended, 2024).
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Yang Shumei – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. U. S. Kyari (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 one year imprisonment, with an option of N1,000,000.00 (One Million Naira) fine. The judge also ordered that upon completion of the convict’s sentence, the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, should ensure that he is repatriated to his country of origin within seven days.