EFCC ARRESTS EIGHT SUSPECTED INTERNET FRAUDSTERS IN UYO. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 EFCC Arrests Eight Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Uyo Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday May 2, 2024 arrested eight suspected  internet fraudsters in an early morning sting operation at Osong Ama Extension in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. They were arrested following credible intelligence on their suspected involvement in internet fraud.   Items recovered from them include, seven laptops; 13 smart phones; two wrist watches and one router.   The suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.  

EFCC ARRAIGNS A FAKE SHEIKH OVER ALLEGED N11M FRAUD TODAY IN IBADAN.{PHOTOS}

Image may contain: 3 people, people standing and outdoor                                                The Ibadan Zonal Office of the Economics and Financial Crimes Commission,EFCC,today tuesday ,11th April 2017 arraigned one Omoniyi Ajibade Saheed before Justice N.I Afolabi of the Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin,Kwara State on a six-count charge bordering on offences contrary to Sections 6 and 8 {b} of the Advance Fee Fraud and other Fraud Related Offences Act,2006 and punishable under Section 1{3} of the same Act.The defendant,however pleaded not guilty to the charges.In view of his plea,the prosecution counsel Harrison S.M. Ibekwute prayed the court for a trial date and the remand of the defendant in prison custody.However,counsel to the defendant,Sulyman Abaya informed the court of an application for bail.But the prosecuting counsel told the court that he was served late on friday,7 April,2017 and was only able to file a counter affidavit this morning.24 year old Omoniyi who hails from Offa,Kwara State,began his journey to the dock following his arrest over his alleged fraudulent activities reported to the Commission through a petition by a popular Lagos-based Sheikh,Sulaiman Faruq Onikijipa alleging that he had been impersonating him on the social media platforms and has using same to extort money from several unsuspecting members of the public to the tune of over N11 million.Omoniyi's modus operandi was to converse on the internet with follower of the Sheikh,urging them to donate to a cause and pay into an account purportedly opened by the Sheikh.He was arrested on March 14,2017,on his way to withdraw the latest inflow on N1 million into the fraudulent account.The matter was adjourned to April 25,2017 for hearing of the bail application and ruling on arguments of counsels.More photos below.
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