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  • Court Sends Four Internet Fraudsters To Jail In Benin

    Court Sends Four Internet Fraudsters To Jail In Benin

    Justice Efe Ikponmwonba of Edo State High Court, Benin City on Tuesday convicted and sentenced four internet fraudsters to prison for fraud.

    They are Raymond Oghosa Ogiemwonyi, Chata Okoro, Osagie Ogiemwonyi and Chukwudi Uwadia. They were arraigned by the Benin Zonal Command of the EFCC on separate one count charges of retention of proceeds of crime and personation.

    The charge against Ogiemwonyi reads: “that you Raymond Oghosa Ogiemwonyi sometime between May, 2022 to 13th October, 2022 in Benin City within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court did take possession of the total sum of Eight Million, Two Hundred and Seventeen Thousand, Seventy-six Naira Eighty-eight Kobo (N8,217,076.88) knowing that same represents proceeds of Clinton Nosakhare’s ( your chairman) criminal conduct to wit; Cybercrime and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 17 (b) of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (Establishment ) Act 2004.

    Upon arraignment, the defendants pleaded guilty to their respective charge.

    In view of their plea, prosecution counsel, K.U. Udus and I.K. Agwa prayed the court to convict and sentence them accordingly. However, the defence counsel, Chris Otasome pleaded with the court to temper justice with mercy as the defendants were first-time offenders and have become remorseful for their actions.

    Justice Ikponmwonba convicted and sentenced Oghosa Ogiemwonyi, Osagie Ogiemwonyi, Chata Okoro to three years in prison with an option of Two Hundred Thousand Naira each while Chukwudi Uwadia bagged two years imprisonment or a fine of Two Hundred Thousand Naira only

    The convicts are to forfeit a Lexus RS350, 2010 model car, the balance of Nine Thousand One Hundred and Seven Naira Fifty- one Kobo (N9,107.51) found in Raymond Oghosa Ogiemwonyi’s Access bank account; one Laptop and phones being proceeds of crime to the Federal government of Nigeria.

    In a similar development, the Benin Zonal. Command on December 6, 2022 arraigned one Victor Omeni Njoku on a count charge of possession of proceeds of crime before Justice Ikponmwonba

    The charge against him reads: “that you, Victor Omeni Njoku (M) (trading under the name and style of Adon projects NIG) on or about 16th December 2021 in Edo State within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court did have in your possession the sum of Ten Million Naira (N10,000,000) in your bank account number 5600175843 domiciled in Fidelity Bank Plc , transferred from United Bank for Africa bank account of Aigboboh Sylvester knowing that same represent proceeds of .Mrs Margaret Nwabueze’s criminal conduct to wit; obtaining by false pretense and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under section 17(b) of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ( Establishment) Act 2004”.

    Upon arraignment, he pleaded not guilty to the charge prompting the prosecution counsel, I.K. Agwai to pray the court to remand the defendant at the Correctional Centre and fix a date for trial .However counsel to the defendant pleaded with the court to grant his client bail as the alleged offence was a bailable.

    Justice Ikponmwonba granted the defendant bail in the sum of one million naira with a surety in like sum. The surety must be gainfully employed and shall be verified by both the court registrar and the EFCC

    The case was adjourned till January 10, 2023 for hearing.

  • EFCC Secures Conviction Of Six Internet Fraudsters

    EFCC Secures Conviction Of Six Internet Fraudsters

    The Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, secured the conviction of six internet fraudsters on charges bordering on fraudulent impersonation.

    Five of the convicts – Ahmed Oguneye Abiona, Owoade Kehinde Elijah, Oriade Sunday Oluwatobiloba, Usman Adams Shehu, and Waris Adegoke Adeyemo – were prosecuted before Justice Nathaniel Ayo-Emmanuel of the Federal High Court, Oshogbo, Osun State, while David Fatunla Taiwo (aka Jeff Wood), was prosecuted before Justice Babs Kuewunmi of the Federal High Court, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State.

    According to a statement by EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, they all pleaded guilty to their respective one-count charges and were convicted accordingly.

    Abiona, Adeyemo, and Shehu bagged four months each, Owoade three months, while Oriade was sentenced to five months’ imprisonment. Taiwo was slammed with twenty months’ imprisonment.

    The court also ordered the defendants to restitute their victims. Oriade is to restitute his victim the sum of $590 (Five Hundred and Ninety United States Dollars). He was equally ordered to forfeit an iPhone XR, one Samsung S5 mobile phone, and one Acer Laptop to the Federal Government of Nigeria,

    Ahmed is to restitute to one Michael Johnson the sum of $500 (Five Hundred United States Dollars) and further forfeit the sum of Three Million, Thirteen Thousand, Seven Naira, Thirty-nine kobo (N3, 013,007.39) found in his United Bank of Africa Account, an iPhone 11 Pro Max mobile phone and one Toyota Camry car to the Federal Government of Nigeria, being proceeds of his crime.

    Adeyemo was ordered to return the sum of $300 (Three Hundred United States Dollars) to one Peter Decker and forfeit one iPhone 11 Pro Max to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

    Shehu is to restitute his victim the sum of $400 (Four Hundred United States Dollars) and forfeit one Samsung Galaxy S8 to the Federal Government of Nigeria. Owoade was ordered to restitute his victim the sum of $300 (Three Hundred United States Dollars) and forfeit an iPhone 6 mobile phone to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

    Taiwo was ordered to restitute his victim, one Joanne K. Thornhill, the sum of £450(Four Hundred and Fifty Pounds) through the Federal government of Nigeria.

  • EFCC Arrests 11 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Lagos

    EFCC Arrests 11 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Lagos

    Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 11 suspected internet fraudsters.

    The suspects according to a statement by the spokesperson of the commission, Wilson Uwujaren were arrested on Monday, May 31, 2021, in the Alagbado area of Lagos State.

    “This follows credible intelligence received by the Commission about the involvement of the suspects in computer-related fraud.

    “The suspects are: Nwomkiro Ekene Jude, Olukoya Oluwadamilare Timilehin, Akingbade Mubarak Ayoboye, Adeolu Kolawole Oluwajifemi, Nwankwo Tochuckwu Michael, Kehinde Timilehin Ajibola, Adesina Deji, Olalekan Abiola, Anthony Ekene Iwuji, Emeka Metuh and Oluwasegun Pelumi,” the statement addded.

    Upon their arrest, items such as mobile devices, laptops, and exotic cars were recovered from them.

    The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are conducted.

  • EFCC arrests 3 Dubai-based suspected internet fraudsters, 14 others in Lagos

    EFCC arrests 3 Dubai-based suspected internet fraudsters, 14 others in Lagos

    Three Dubai based suspected internet fraudsters and fourteen others have been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in Lagos.

    In a statement issued on Wednesday, the agency said they were arrested, Tuesday January 26, and Wednesday 27, 2021 at different locations following series of intelligence detailing their alleged involvement in internet fraud and other related offences in Nigeria and abroad.

    The Dubai- based suspects who were arrested at Victory Nest Estate, Jakande, Lekki, Lagos today January 27, 2021. are; Samuel Oluwasegun Olayinka, Afeez Fajumobi and Olamide Olamilekan Olaofe, While their accomplice caught with them include Amao Oluwatobi, Amao Joshua, Adeyemo Olatunde, Solomon Emelike, Lawrence Nwodu and Philip Olamilekan.

    “Other suspects who were arrested at 41c, Muritala Eletu Osapa London, Lekki area of Lagos on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 include Ogbenusi Ibrahim, Kelechi Collins Ndubuka, Sadiq Adewale, John Okafor Eze, Adewale Lateef, Hassan Mohammed, Tunde Lawal and Hussaini Adebayo.

    “They will be arraigned in court as soon as investigations are concluded” the EFCC said.

  • EFCC Arrests 25 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Lagos

    EFCC Arrests 25 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Lagos

    The Lagos Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 25 suspects for their alleged involvement in computer-related fraud.

    EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.

    He listed the suspects to include Ibrahim Olatunji, Kelechi David, Olutayo Oluwapelumi, Abiola Gideon, Adesuyi Adeyika, Wano Ahmed, Imoukhuede Peter, and Ige Oluwatobi.

    Others are Durodola Tolulope, Makanjuola Elijah, Emmanuel Enyiema, Oguniran Boluwatife, Onikosi Idris, and Abdulateef Oriyomi.

    Also arrested by the anti-graft agency are Ogbere Ojulari, Abdulwaliu Adeyemi, Emmanuel Ezeh, John Bagbale, Moses Tarh, Emmanuel Okpe, Murtala Oyinlola, Ayomide Semiu, Adebayo Adetola, Covenant Eze, and Emmanuel Okwor.

    They were arrested during an operation by operatives of the EFCC in the early hours of March 9 at a Hotel on Governor’s Road in the Ikotun area of Lagos.

    According to Uwujaren, the suspects were arrested following credible intelligence on their alleged criminal activities.

    “The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded,” the statement read.

  • EFCC arrests seven in Ibadan over alleged internet fraud

    EFCC arrests seven in Ibadan over alleged internet fraud

    Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan Zonal Office, have arrested seven young men for alleged involvement in internet fraud.

    A statement issued by the EFCC Spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, said the young men were arrested on January 20, 2020 at Olomi Area of Ibadan, following intelligence received from concerned members of the public on their alleged criminal activities.

    Mr. Uwajaren said items recovered from the suspects include two vehicles, mobile devices and laptops.

    He added that the suspects are undergoing further interrogation, the indicted will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.

  • 10 Suspected Internet Fraudsters Arrested In Lagos

    10 Suspected Internet Fraudsters Arrested In Lagos

    Ten suspected internet fraudsters have been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

    In a statement issued on Monday by EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, the suspects were apprehended in an early morning operation in the Alagbado area of Lagos State on Saturday.

    Their arrest, Uwujaren said, following credible intelligence received by the commission about their alleged criminal activities.

    The anti-graft agency listed suspects as Jonathan Daniel Adebayo, Lawal Waidi Seun, Adeosun Joseph, Taiwo Gbemileke, Oseni Omotayo, Emmanuel Fakiyesi, Rasheed Ogunlana, Oladunni Segun, Sowunmi Rotimi and Efetobore Wilfred.

    Items recovered from the suspects at the point of arrest included cars, mobile phones, laptop computers, passports, a digital video recorder and a cheque-book.

    According to EFCC spokesman, the suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations were concluded.

  • EFCC arrests 13 suspected internet fraudsters in Lagos

    EFCC arrests 13 suspected internet fraudsters in Lagos

    13 suspected internet fraudsters have been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). 

    The suspects were identified as Olowosoke Temidire; Oladoyin Tolulope; Adeyemi Toyese Jubril; Agbeluyi Olusola; Olayinka Azeez; Abdullahi Olalekan; Gbenga Ade; Nwokeso Innocent; Obodoukwu Godstime; Mba Emmanuel; Oluwadare Ibisiola, Damilola Ogunsemire and Christopher Ubong.

    They were reportedly arrested at Plot 109 Obas Street off AIT Estate, Lagos State, and some other areas within the axis on Wednesday September 3, after the anti-graft agency received credible intelligence received from concerned members of the public on their criminal activities.