The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the trial of two men accused of multiple cybercrime offences, including the alleged impersonation of a Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) registrar, to November 26, 2026.
The case was presided over by Justice Ibrahim Salim.
The defendants, Nwogba Arinze, also known as “M,” and Sunday Nweke, are facing multiple charges filed by the Inspector-General of Police.
The case, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/612/2026, involves allegations of impersonation, electronic fraud, unauthorised access to computer systems and the transmission of fraudulent electronic messages.
According to the amended charge sheet, the first defendant, Nwogba Arinze, allegedly impersonated a JAMB registrar and other individuals, including a person identified as Edeh Chimezie Benedict.
The defendants are also accused of using electronic communications, WhatsApp accounts and telephone numbers to send fraudulent messages, misrepresent facts and obtain financial benefits.
The prosecution further alleges that the defendants engaged in unauthorised access to computer systems and used network resources for fraudulent purposes.
The charges are brought under the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015, as amended in 2024.
When the amended charges were read to them, the defendants pleaded not guilty.
Defence counsel subsequently requested an adjournment and urged the court to allow the first defendant to continue enjoying the bail previously granted to him.
Justice Ibrahim Salim ordered that the first defendant should continue to enjoy his existing bail, while the second defendant was remanded at a correctional centre.
The allegations against the defendants remain unproven and are subject to determination by the court.
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