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Data Brief21 March 2026

The Judicial Pipeline: Crypto-Related Prosecutions in Nigeria

Interactive infographic mapping how 96 crypto cases moved from arraignment through disposition to asset forfeiture.

ARRAIGNMENTDISPOSITIONSENTENCINGRECOVERYGuilty Pleas / Plea Bargains42 convictions (51.2% of decided)Full Trial39 convictions + 1 acquitted96cases filed14 on trialFines + Imprisonment81 convicted totalForfeiture & Restitution69 of 81 (85.2%)
96
Total crypto cases
51.2%
Resolved via plea
98.8%
Conviction rate
85.2%
Asset forfeiture
14
Currently on trial
96.9%
Prosecuted by EFCC

Source: Project THEMIS case database (n=7,167 financial crime cases, 96 crypto-related). Methodology details available at themis.ng/methodology.