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Cybercrime/fraud

Nov 1, 2025

FRN vs Zhao Xiao Liang

Humans

Zhao Xiao Liang

Money bag

Cybercrime/fraud

Money bag

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

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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 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 the convict be repatriated to his country of origin within seven days. The judge also ordered the forfeiture of the items recovered from him to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Court house

Hon. Justice Daniel Emeka Osiagor
Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Zhao Xiao Liang
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Daniel Emeka Osiagor, Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on cyber-terrorism and internet fraud.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Jun 27, 2025
Summary of Case
The accused was alleged to have been involved in some internet-related criminal activities.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Zhao Xiao Liang – Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. T. J. Banjo (Lawyer)
2. M. S. Owede (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 the convict be repatriated to his country of origin within seven days. The judge also ordered the forfeiture of the items recovered from him to the Federal Government of Nigeria.