Enugu Yahoo Boys The Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has secured the conviction of 25 internet fraudsters before the court of Justice Nnamdi Dimka of the Federal High Court, Awka in Anambra State.
The criminals were convicted and sentenced to jail terms after they pleaded guilty to the one-count separate charge bordering on impersonation as leveled against them by the anti-graft agency, EFCC.
Names of the convicted Yahoo Boys are Kingsley Chekwubechukwu Ngwu, Anthony Emmanuel Ndubuisi, Onyia Chukwuka Christian, Chukwuneke Chibuike Nicholas, Nonso Henry Ozoekwe, John Samuel, Okpe Matthew Chinweike, Kalu Nnachi, Okpe Joachim, Obike Ebuka Boniface, Eze Onyedikachi Kingsley, Ogonna Samuel Okpataku.
Others are Denis Chigozie, Emmanuel Johnson, Basil Nnaluo Jason, Chidera Shedrack Ugwueke, David Chimerie Ukeje, Christian Nnamdi Jideofor, Osinachi Johnson, Okechukwu Ezeka, Onuorah Johnson, Ekene Christian Obikezie, Emmanuel Chinonso Aleke, Sopuluchukwu Paul Eneje, and Okechukwu Joshua Onah.
Justice Dimka after receiving their guilty plea sentenced 22 of the 25 criminals to two years imprisonment each, although with a fine option of N200,000.00 (Two Hundred Thousand Naira only) for each of the convicted criminals. Three other criminals (Onah, Aleke, and Nnac) were cautioned by Justice Dimka and they were ordered to be detained within the court premises for Eight hours without an option of fine before they were released to go home.
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Written by Omooba Alekuwodo (omoobaalekuwodo)
Published 10/22/2023 11:15:26 AM