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JUST IN: 22 Internet fraudsters sent to jail in Anambra

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Enugu Zonal Command, has secured the conviction of 22 internet fraudsters before Justice F. Riman of the Federal High Court, Akwa, Anambra State.

 

They were convicted on June 13, 2023, on a one count separate charge bordering Impersonation.

 

The convicts are Emos Ozoemena Orjiobasi, Onodugo Oji, Chukwudi Usulor, Victor Ifesinachi Ozonwanji, Arinze Daniel Ani, Ogbodo Chinedu Johnbosco, Okonkwo Francis Chukwuebuka, Emmanuel Tochukwu Ezuma, Tochukwu Collins Ojiochie, David Charles Ani, Chibuzo Emmanuel Okoloeze and Ebuka Thaddeus.

 

Others are Okechukwu Emmanuel Onah, Nnamdi Moses Aniojoani, Ezike Kingsley Chinecherem, Thomas Joshua Ekene, Ojioche Miracle Nzesinachi, Nwose Chinedu Smartboy, Chinazaekpere Francis Ani, Nnamezie Emmanuel Okil, Rapheal Chukwuebuka Ogbodo, and Eneh Chimaobi Christopher.

 

Some of the convicts

 

All the 22 defendants pleaded guilty when the charges were read to them

 

In view of their pleas, the prosecuting counsel urged the court to convict them accordingly. The court convict and sentenced them to one year imprisonment with the option of N150, 000.00 fine each, while Chibuzo Emmanuel Okoloeze was given the option of N100,000 fine.

 

 

 

 

Akanji Philip

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