Court Sends 24 Internet Fraudsters to Jail in Benin City

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Benin City has successfully convicted 24 internet fraudsters. Justice G. O. Imadegbelo of the Edo State High Court sentenced them to various jail terms.

Who Are the Convicts?

The fraudsters are:

1. Azubuike Godwin
2. Ejike Prince
3. Ebeli Onyeishi Precious
4. Uboh Nelson
5. Henry Frank Aizeyosagbov
6. Jeremiah Osazuwa Bright
7. Aigbovibosa Osarumwense
8. Destiny Osagie Monday
9. Kindrick Ugochukwu
10. Daniel Kenedy Evun
11. Orobosa Elvis Nosakhare
12. Eleadi Nice Chibueze
13. Edidiong Ndifreke
14. Stephen Holiness
15. Iyamu Edosa David
16. Nosakhare Aigbovibosa
17. Raymond Clinton Osariemen
18. Uhumona Destiny Osayomwenbor
19. Amos Godwin
20. Odion Victor
21. Ayomide Michael
22. Elijah Akpan Effiong
23. Tive David Enaike
24. Ofuma Uche Bright

They were charged with crimes like impersonation, obtaining money by false pretense, and having fake documents. Each one pleaded guilty.

Sentences Given

The judge handed out sentences on different days in July:

July 2, 2024: Godwin, Prince, Precious, and Nelson got three years in prison or a fine of N100,000 each.

July 10, 2024: Aizeyosabor, Bright, Osarumwense, Monday, Nosakhare, Chibueze, and Holiness got three years in prison or a fine of N100,000 each. Ugochukwu, Evun, and Ndifreke got two years in prison or a fine of N100,000 each.

July 11, 2024: David got two years in prison or a fine of N100,000, while Aigbovibosa got five years in prison or a fine of N100,000.

July 17, 2024: Osariemen and Destiny got two years in prison or a fine of N100,000 each.

July 24, 2024: Godwin, Victor, Michael, Effiong, and Bright were sentenced to community service. Enaike got three years in prison or a fine of N200,000.

Extra Penalties

The judge ordered that two Mercedes Benz cars, taken from Osarumwense and Ugochukwu, be given to the Nigerian government. All convicts also lost their phones, laptops, and money in their bank accounts, as these were proceeds of their crimes. They must also promise in writing to behave well in the future.

The EFCC arrested these fraudsters based on good information about their involvement in online fraud. This case shows the EFCC's dedication to fighting cybercrime in Nigeria.

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