x

Hushpuppi’s Close Associate, Woodberry, Pleads Guilty, Forfeits $8m, Other Assets

Olalekan Jacob Ponle, known as Mr Woodberry, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud.

He also agreed to forfeit $8 million in proceeds of wire fraud as well as luxury cars and watches to the foreign government.

Woodberry, a known associate of the now-imprisoned internet fraudster, Ramon Abbas, better known as Hushpuppi, recently in a plea declaration submitted at the United States District Court of the Northern District of Illinois Eastern Division on April 6, pleaded guilty to count one of the indictments, the Peoples Gazette reports.

According to his plea agreement, he is required to pay back the sum of $8 million he fraudulently received from the seven companies that he scammed.

Hot this week

“I’m Coming to Nigeria to Slap You” – Bobrisky Slams Peller Over Suicide Attempt After Breakup With Jarvis

Controversial crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has...

John Terry Admits He Considered Suicide After Champions League Final Miss

Chelsea legend John Terry has revealed the depth of...

NIWA to Strengthen Enforcement of Safety Regulations, Improve Waterways Monitoring — Shagari

By Noah Ocheni, LokojaThe National Inland Waterways Authority...

Tinubu, Shettima, Akpabio Attend APC 15th NEC Meeting in Abuja

President Bola Tinubu is presiding over the 15th National...

US Visa Restrictions: Shehu Sani Urges Nigerians to Focus on Rebuilding the Country

Former senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has reacted...

Ex-Benue Commissioner Tondu Pledges ₦30m Scholarship, Donates ₦14m, Others to Clan

…Dismisses 2027 Political AmbitionA former Benue State Commissioner for...

Davido Leads Star-Studded Opening Ceremony of 2025 AFCON in Morocco

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations officially got underway...

AFCON 2025: Osimhen Confident Ahead of Super Eagles’ Group C Clash with Tanzania

Victor Osimhen has declared that the Super Eagles are...

Gary Neville Praises Lisandro Martinez’s Midfield Display Despite Man United Loss

Gary Neville has shared his thoughts on Lisandro Martinez’s...

BANGOF Launches Cholera Prevention Campaign in Yenagoa Communities

The Bayelsa State Non-Governmental Organisations Forum (BANGOF) has launched...

TCN Clears Illegal Structures Near Tower 31 on Ugwuaji–Makurdi 330kV Transmission Line

By Jabiru HassanThe Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has...

Yuletide: Treasures Bakery Brings Joy to 500 Widows in Kogi State

By Noah Ocheni, LokojaTreasures Bakery, a Kogi-based food company,...

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img