Crime
Courts Sentence 12 Internet Fraudsters To Various Jail Terms
Courts Sentence 12 Internet Fraudsters To Various Jail Terms
Several Federal High Court justices, including Justices R.J. Egbe, N.I. Afolabi, Emeka Nwite, M.S. Abubakar, A. Onoja, Ajiya Ngajuwa, and Emeka Nwite, have sentenced 12 internet fraudsters to different jail terms. These convictions came after the defendants pled guilty to separate one-count charges brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from the Makurdi Zonal Command……..CONTINUE READING....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Details of the Convictions
The convicted individuals are:
- Bem Peter
- Onminyi Joseph Ocheje
- Nelson Ogbu Oche
- Gabriel Sughter
- Samuel Lubem
- Terver Terfa James
- Dominic Chiemere Bonaventure
- Anaambe Michael
- Okanche Samuel
- Ebu Emmanuel Anoyedu
- Omotunde Oluwamayowa
- Pkutu Christopher
One notable case involved Onminyi Joseph Ocheje, who between January and December 2021, sent an electronic message to UBA and First City Monument Bank Plc, resulting in a fraudulent reversal of N3,350,000.00 through misrepresentation. This act violated Section 14(2) of the Cybercrime (Prohibition and Prevention etc) Act 2015.
Sentences Handed Down
- Justice Egbe:
- Bem Peter: One-year imprisonment or a N100,000 fine and forfeiture of one Techno Spark G 2021 phone.
- Justice Afolabi:
- Onminyi Joseph Ocheje: Two years imprisonment or N500,000 fine.
- Nelson Ogbu Oche: One year imprisonment or N500,000 fine.
- Justice Abubakar:
- Gabriel Sughter: One-year imprisonment or N500,000 fine.
- Samuel Lubem: One-year imprisonment or N100,000 fine.
- Terver Terfa James: Two years imprisonment or N500,000 fine.
- Dominic Chiemere Bonaventure: One-year imprisonment or N100,000 fine.
- Anaambe Michael: One-year imprisonment or N500,000 fine.
- Okanche Samuel: One-year imprisonment or N500,000 fine.
- Justice Onoja:
- Ebu Emmanuel Anoyedu: One-year imprisonment or a N100,000 fine.
- Justice Ngajuwa:
- Omotunde Oluwamayowa: Three years imprisonment or a N200,000 fine.
- Justice Nwite:
- Pkutu Christopher: One year imprisonment without an option of fine.
Arrest and Prosecution
The EFCC apprehended these individuals following weeks of surveillance and intelligence gathering. The convictions underscore ongoing efforts to combat internet-related crimes in Nigeria.
A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has sentenced Sunmonu Olasunkanmi Thaoban to four years in prison for laundering ₦16 million by disguising its illegal origins and converting it into a 2018 black G-Wagon Jeep.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Court Sentences Man to Four Years for ₦16 Million Money Laundering, Forfeits G-Wagon
A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has sentenced Sunmonu Olasunkanmi Thaoban to four years in prison for laundering ₦16 million by disguising its illegal origins and converting it into a 2018 black G-Wagon Jeep.
Key Details of the Case
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Guilty Plea & Sentencing: Justice Akintayo Aluko handed down the sentence on Thursday after Thaoban pleaded guilty to a two-count EFCC charge, alongside an alternative fine option of ₦1.8 million.
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The Offense: Prosecutors stated that Thaoban acted as a middleman in 2023, funneling illicit funds to purchase the luxury vehicle, violating the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
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Asset Forfeiture: In addition to the prison term, the judge ordered the permanent forfeiture of both the convict’s G-Wagon and mobile phone to the Federal Government.
Related BDC Convictions
In a separate proceeding, Justice Aluko also convicted four Bureau de Change (BDC) operators—Umar Muhammad Lamido, Yusuf Musa Yusuf, Abdulmuhimin Mahmud, and Muhammed Musa—for conducting unauthorized foreign exchange transactions outside the official market. Following their guilty pleas, each received a 12-month prison sentence with an option of a ₦100,000 fine.
A Delta State High Court has handed down death sentences to two individuals for their involvement in the 2018 killing of Delta State University (DELSU) undergraduate Elozino Ogege, following a ruling that found them guilty. Meanwhile, a third co-defendant facing charges related to the same incident was discharged and acquitted. The 2018 murder of Ogege had previously sparked significant public outrage and widespread demands for justice. Further details on the ruling are expected soon.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Security forces have arrested a suspected Boko Haram informant, Abulfatahi, in Monguno, Borno State, in connection with the recent terrorist attack on Cross Kauwa.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Operation & Timing: Apprehended on July 27 during an intelligence-led sweep targeting a local terrorist information network. Two other suspects were previously arrested and moved to the Joint Intelligence Fusion Centre.
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Confession: During preliminary interrogations, Abulfatahi admitted to working for a Boko Haram commander named Akilu, who directs terrorist operations in Dabar Masara and Garin Mace.
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Criminal Activities: The suspect allegedly collected illegal taxes for the terrorist commander and helped select targets for abduction around Monguno.
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Evidence Recovered: Investigators found two phone numbers linked to Commander Akilu on Abulfatahi’s mobile device, which are aiding security forces in dismantling the broader network.
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Next Steps: Authorities are expanding their investigations to uncover other collaborators and strengthen ongoing counter-terrorism efforts across the Lake Chad region.
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