Courts jail 32 internet fraudsters in Ibadan
No fewer than 32 suspects have been convicted for internet fraud by various courts in Ibadan, Oyo State
The convicts were prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibadan Zonal Directorate, on separate one-count charges bordering on impersonation and cyber-related offences.
Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Justices Ladiran Akintola, O.S. Adeyemi, K.B. Olawoyin, and G.A. Sunmonu of the Oyo State High Court, along with Justice Nkeonye Maha of the Federal High Court, sentenced the fraudsters to varying jail terms and community service.
This was disclosed in a statement by the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale.
According to the EFCC, the convicts all pleaded guilty to their respective charges and were sentenced accordingly.
“In addition to their sentences, the convicts forfeited various items to the Federal Government, including cash, phones, and laptops.
“Also seized were vehicles linked to some of the convicts, including a green Toyota Camry (EPE-232-GU) from Oriyomi, a wine Toyota Camry (MUS-84-GU) from Ibrahim, a red Toyota Corolla (chassis number: 2T1BU4EE3AC495391) from Olaoluwa, a black Toyota Camry (MUS-683-HJ) from Adeniyi, and a golden Toyota Camry (chassis number: 411BE46KX8U203665) from Abdullahi”, the statement read.
The EFCC reaffirmed its commitment to clamping down on internet fraud and other financial crimes across the country.
