Court Jails Four Internet Fraudsters.
Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, has secured the conviction and sentencing of four internet fraudsters.
Kaduna State High Court presided by Justice Darius Khobo convicted and sentenced Mohammed Ibrahim, Ibrahim Yusuf, Mubàrak Ibrahim and Olorunfemi Samuel.
All the convicts were prosecuted on one-count separate charges bordering on fraudulent activities and cheating by impersonation.
They all pleaded “guilty” when the charges were read to them.
Following their pleas, prosecution counsel, M.E Eimonye urged the court to convict and sentence them accordingly.
Consequently, Justice Khobo convicted and sentenced Ibrahim to two years imprisonment with an option of a fine of N150, 000.00.
Samuel was sentenced to five years imprisonment or N150, 000.00 as fine in addition to restitution of $205 to his victim.
The judge also convicted and sentenced Mohammed to two years imprisonment, or N150, 000.00 fine, while Yusuf bagged two years imprisonment or one hundred naira fine.
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