The Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction and sentencing of 39 internet fraudsters from Justices O.S. Adeyemi, Bayo Taiwo, and Ladiran Akintola of the Oyo State High Court, Ibadan. The convicts were prosecuted on separate charges, including impersonation, cheating, possession of fraudulent documents, and obtaining by false pretence.
The convicts, including Fasanya Abdulqudus Gbolahan, Nkiri Oluchukwu Destiny, Fakoya Tobi Samuel, and others, pleaded guilty to the charges. The prosecution presented incriminating documents, leading the courts to sentence them to varying terms of imprisonment, community service, or fines.
Justice Adeyemi sentenced some of the convicts, including Onah Austine Ayomide, to one year of community service or a fine, while others received shorter terms of community service with fines ranging from N50,000 to N500,000. Justice Taiwo handed down sentences ranging from community service to four months’ imprisonment. Justice Akintola imposed sentences including one-year jail terms or fines between N30,000 and N120,000. The convicts also forfeited various items, including cars, to the Federal Government.
The individuals were arrested in a sting operation targeting fraudulent internet activities, marking another success in the EFCC’s ongoing efforts to combat cybercrime in Nigeria.
