EFCC secures conviction of 9 internet fraudsters

Nine internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo Boys were convicted on Monday by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC before Justice Muawiyah Baba Idris of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT High Court, Nyanya.

The internet fraudsters were arraigned and convicted on separate and different count charges that included cheating, impersonation and obtaining by false pretence.

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The accused persons however, pleaded guilty to the different charges against them, Ripples Nigeria reports.

Following their plea, the prosecution counsel informed the court that there was a plea bargain agreement between the prosecution and defence teams, properly signed by both parties.

He urged the court to convict and sentence the defendants according to the terms of the agreement.

Justice Idris adjourned the case to July 25, 29 and 30 2019 for sentencing and ordered that they be remanded in prison custody.

By Todimu Ogunade…

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