Seven Internet Fraudsters Sentenced in Benin City.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of seven internet fraudsters in Benin City. The convicts, Johnson Matthew Ebosa, Marvelous Osayenma, Imoniwe Joshua, Michael Agbowemeh San, Alvin Nosakhare Osareni, Procoius Imoniwe, and Mike Ajufo, were sentenced by Justice A.N Erhabor of the Edo State High Court.

Charges and Sentences

– Johnson Matthew Ebosa: Three years imprisonment or N200,000 fine for possessing documents containing false pretence.
– Marvelous Osayenma: Three years imprisonment or N200,000 fine.
– Imoniwe Joshua: Three years imprisonment or N200,000 fine.
– Michael Agbowemeh San: Two years imprisonment or N200,000 fine.
– Alvin Nosakhare Osareni: Two years imprisonment or N200,000 fine.
– Procoius Imoniwe: Three years imprisonment or N200,000 fine.
– Mike Ajufo: Two years imprisonment or N200,000 fine.

Additional Consequences

The convicts forfeited their phones, laptops, and bank account funds to the Federal Government of Nigeria. They must also provide written undertakings to behave henceforth.

Kaduna Courts Sentence Seven to Prison for Fraud.

The Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of seven individuals for various fraud-related offenses before Justices R.M. Aikawa and Hauwa’u Buhari of the Federal High Court, Kaduna, and Justice A. Isiaka of the State High Court.

Convicted Individuals and Sentences

– Agbecha Fanem Samson (a.k.a Michelle Pfeiffer): Five years imprisonment or N500,000 fine for money laundering.
– Shamsudeen Abdulkarim Alubankudi (a.k.a. Keren Adler): Three years imprisonment or N500,000 fine for impersonation and cybercrime.
– Paul Bukar Wadai (a.k.a. Odd Murphy): Seven years imprisonment or N700,000 fine.
– Onomza Emmanuel Gwamna (a.k.a. Dave Owen): Two years imprisonment or N600,000 fine.
– Godswill Victor Effiong: Three years imprisonment or N700,000 fine.
– Esogban Godtemple (a.k.a Lahm Moses): Five years imprisonment or N600,000 fine.
– Odeyale Victor (a.k.a Candice Weiss): Two years imprisonment or N600,000 fine.

The convicts pleaded guilty to separate one-count charges bordering on money laundering, impersonation, and cybercrime. In addition to their prison terms, they forfeited their phones, a computer, a Lexus car, and proceeds of crime traced to their bank accounts to the federal government.

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EFCC Arrests Abuja Duo for Alleged Money Laundering.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested two men, Joshua Ndu and Michael Uchenna, in Abuja for suspected money laundering and internet-related crimes. The arrests were made on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Al-Gamji Estate in the Guzape axis of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), following intelligence linking them to the criminal activities.

Items recovered from Ndu include:

– Luxury Vehicles: Mercedes Benz E350 (2019 model) and Range Rover (2016 model)
– Electronics: Apple laptop and iPhone 15 Pro Max
– Jewelry: Cartier wristwatch and two necklaces

While Uchenna had:

– Electronics: iPhone 12 Pro Max and Apple MacBook Pro laptop.

The EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the arrests, stating that the suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.

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