EFCC SECURES CONVICTION OF THREE FOR INTERNET FRAUD IN KADUNA. (PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE
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EFCC Secures Conviction of Three for Internet Fraud in Kaduna
The Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has secured the conviction of the trio of Philemon Moses Cobons (aka Greg Young), Blessed Zugwai Adamu (aka James Smith) and Adajinewa Anaiah (aka Goddes Lex) before Justice A.A Isiaka of the Kaduna State High Court on one count charge each bordering on cybercrime.
The convicts were arrested at different hideouts around Kaduna metropolis for alleged involvement in cybercrime. The investigation revealed that they assumed different identities to lure unsuspecting persons into phony social relationships with a view to defrauding them.
They pleaded guilty to the charges brought against them. The prosecuting counsel, E.K Garba and M.U Gadaka prayed the court to convict them accordingly.
Justice Isiaka convicted and sentenced Adamu and Anaiah to 2 years imprisonment while Cobons was sentenced to 3 years imprisonment. The defendants were offered the option of a fine of N 150,000 each. In addition, they are to forfeit all proceeds of the crime to the Federal Government of Nigeria.
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