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EFCC arraigns, secures conviction of 6 internet fraudsters in Lagos
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of six internet fraudsters in Lagos State.
The fraudsters were arraigned before Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo of the Special Offence Court, sitting in Ikeja, Lagos State.
The convicts, Oyeyemi Toheeb Abiodun, Kareem Abimbola, Omolade Mayowa Solomon, Ogunmefun Fatai, Asiagwa Victory and Oguntimilehin Mayowa were arraigned separately on a one-count charge, bordering on possession of fraudulent documents, contrary to Section 318 and 320 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State, 2011 and 2015.
A statement by Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head, Media and Publicity on Friday, said the fraudsters were convicted on Wednesday, May 6, 2020.
“They were arrested on March 8, 2020 alongside other suspected internet fraudsters in the Ikorodu suburb of Lagos State, following series of intelligence on their activities.
“Upon arraignment, they pleaded guilty to the charge upon which prosecution counsel, Idris A. Mohammed tendered documents that were admitted as evidence while reviewing the facts.
“Justice Taiwo found them guilty and sentenced Oyeyemi Toheeb Abiodun, Kareem Abimbola, Omolade Mayowa Solomon, Ogunmefun Fatai, Asiagwa Victory to six months imprisonment with options of fine while Oguntimilehin Mayowa was sentenced to three months imprisonment and N50,000 option of fine.
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“The judge also ordered that their phones be forfeited to the Federal Government,” the statement read.
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