Fraud Watch
Three Internet Scammers Sentenced in Kaduna [Photos]
Kaduna Court Convicts Three Internet Fraudsters.
Three individuals, Owoyale Shuaib (aka Mary Lisa Goklool), Oluwafemi Moses Oluwatosin (aka Douglas Chiater), and Wisdom Sambo Sammy (aka Prudent Jameson), have been convicted and sentenced to various jail terms for internet fraud by Justices Hawaa Buhari and R.M. Aikawa of the Federal High Court in Kaduna.
The Charges:
– Owoyale Shuaib was found guilty of impersonating Mary Lisa Goklool on Facebook, defrauding a Spanish citizen of $20.
– Wisdom Sambo Sammy was convicted of impersonating Prudent James on Facebook with intent to gain advantage.
The Sentences:
– Owoyale Shuaib: 4 years imprisonment or N500,000 fine
– Oluwafemi Moses Oluwatosin: 2 years imprisonment or N500,000 fine
– Wisdom Sambo Sammy: 5 years imprisonment or N500,000 fine
The convicts forfeited their phones to the federal government and were arrested in Minna following credible intelligence on their fraudulent activities. This conviction is part of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) ongoing efforts to combat cybercrime in Nigeria, similar to previous convictions in Benin City and Uyo.
Convicts’ Plea
The defendants pleaded guilty to their charges when read to them, prompting prosecution counsel M.J. Argungu to request conviction and sentencing.
Justice Served
In addition to their prison terms, the convicts forfeited their phones, used as tools of their crimes, to the federal government.
EFCC’s Ongoing Efforts
This conviction is part of the EFCC’s ongoing efforts to combat cybercrime in Nigeria. The commission has secured numerous convictions across the country, including:
– 15 internet fraudsters jailed in Benin City
– 6 convicted in Uyo for online scams
– 23 suspects arrested in Abuja for cybercrime
EFCC’s Warning
The EFCC warns Nigerians to be vigilant and report suspicious online activities to the commission.
Cybercrime Statistics
– Nigeria ranks among the top 10 countries for cybercrime globally.
– EFCC has secured over 2,000 convictions since 2015.
Stay Safe Online
To avoid falling victim to online scams:
– Verify identities before transactions
– Use secure platforms
– Report suspicious activities
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Benin Court Jails Seven for Online Scams and Fraud
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.
Fraud Watch
Kaduna Courts Jail Seven for Internet Fraud and Money Laundering [Photos]
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 Nabs Two for Money Laundering in Abuja [Photos]
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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