EFCC Operatives
Again, EFCC
EFCC Operatives
Again, EFCC Nabs Internet Fraudsters in Abuja, Ilorin
and Lagos
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,
EFCC, Abuja and Ilorin Zonal Offices, have arrested thirteen
suspected internet fraudstersin separate operations. Eight of the
suspects were arrested following a raid on their residence located
at No. 16 Isaaya Shukari Crescent, Gwarinpa and C15 & A27 City
of David Estate, Life Camp, Abuja.
Those arrested are: Chiyiri Izuchi. Nurala Eze Kamchi, Amuka
Shadrack, Nwegbediegwu Chekwubechukwu J, Chigbo Eze, Franklin
Okafor, Ezeagwu Olisaemeka and Nnamani Chukwudera.
They were arrested on September 9, 2019 following action on
intelligence report indicating their involvement in internet
fraud.
Some of the items recovered from them, include several mobile
phones, laptop computers, several International Passports, a Toyota
Corolla, a Toyota Avalon, Lexus 15 250, Mercedes 4matic C350,
Mercedes C280, Mercedes GLA 280 and an Acura.
The five other suspects arrested in Ilorin by the Commission’s
Zonal Office in the Kwara State capital are, Stephen Odanye,
Abolarin Kayode, Babatunde Muhammad, Adepoju Tomiwa and
Akinbamidele Femi.
They were arrested in different locations within Ilorin
Metropolis following intelligence reports linking them to
computer-based fraud.
It was discovered that the suspects use their phones and laptop
computers to communicate with their victims who are majorly
foreigners in order to defraud them of their monies.
Investigation has revealed that the suspects received monies, in
several foreign currencies, deposited into their accounts by their
victims.
Items recovered from them include, phones, cars and documents
containing false information.
The suspects will soon be charged to court.
Wilson Uwujaren
Head, Media & Publicity
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Man Bags 10 Years Jail Term For $179,000 Fraud
Justice Mojisola Dada of the State High Court sitting in Ikeja,
Lagos has convicted and sentenced one Lawrence Maduagwu to 10 years
imprisonment for $179,000 fraud.
The convict was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes
Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, on Wednesday, February 28,
2018 on a two-count charge bordering on stealing and obtaining by
false pretence to the tune of $179,000.00.
Maduagwu was introduced to the complainant, PMC Industry
Limited, a Chinese company, through its Nigerian representative,
Ohio Ileogben, as a businessman who deals in calcium chloride
chemicals.
He, however, failed to pay for the 500 metric tonnes of calcium
powder valued at the sum of $179,000, after taking delivery of the
items and efforts to get him pay for the goods were
unsuccessful.
Count one reads: “That you, Lawrence Maduagwu, sometimes in
2013, at Lagos within the Ikeja Judicial Division, with intent to
defraud, induced PMC Industry Limited, China to confer a benefit on
you by supplying you 500 metric tonnes of calcium chloride powder
valued at $179, 000.00 (One Hundred and Seventy-Nine Thousand US
Dollars) on the understanding that you will pay for the goods. But
up till now, you have refused to do so.”
The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge, thereby leading
to his full trial.
In the course of the trial, the prosecution counsel, S.O. Daji,
called five witnesses and tendered several exhibits that were
admitted in evidence by the court.
The defendant, however, testified for himself and also called
two other witnesses.
During the sitting on June 19, 2019, parties adopted their final
written addresses respectively.
Delivering her judgement yesterday, September 11, 2019, Justice
Dada convicted and sentenced the defendant to seven years
imprisonment on count one and three years on count two.
Both sentences are to run concurrently from the date of his
remand( February 28, 2018) by the court.
The Judge also ordered that the convict make full restitution of
$179,000 ( One Hundred and Seventy-nine Thousand Dollars), which
the EFCC must employ all legal means to ensure compliance.
Wilson Uwujaren