Banker Sentenced to 5 Years for N22.35m Fraud in Kano

Janet Theophilu Danjuma was sentenced to five years in prison by the Federal High Court in Kano for defrauding a victim of N22.35 million through a fraudulent investment scheme. She was arraigned on February 16, 2026, on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) revealed that Danjuma, a staff member of Taj Bank Limited's Kano branch, falsely claimed that the funds would be invested in the bank's current account savings account (CASA) program. Upon her arraignment, Danjuma pleaded guilty to the charges.

Prosecuting counsel Sadiq Huseini presented the case, explaining that Danjuma deceived the victim by exploiting the name of a legitimate bank product to gain trust and collect funds. Justice S.

M. Shuaibu found her guilty and sentenced her to five years in prison without the option of a fine.

The EFCC's investigation traced the entire sum to Danjuma's personal bank account.