Six Internet Fraudsters Convicted, Sentenced in Benin City

Six individuals, identified as Napoleon Efe Miracle, Efetobore Prosper Eghagha, Jephthah Godbless Azino, Akiefe Desmond, Chukwuyenum Kenneth Ifeakachukwu, and Efetayobor Ochuko, have been convicted and sentenced to various jail terms by Justice Efe Ikponmwonba of Edo State High Court in Benin City.

The convictions are related to charges of impersonation and possession of fraudulent documents.

The charges against the defendants stemmed from their arrest by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) based on actionable intelligence regarding fraudulent activities in Delta State, Nigeria. The defendants were arraigned separately and pleaded guilty to their respective charges.

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Justice Ikponmwonba sentenced Ifeakachukwu, Miracle, Eghagha, Azino, and Ochuko to three years imprisonment, with an option of a Five Hundred Thousand Naira fine each. Desmond was sentenced to three years imprisonment or a fine of Three Hundred Thousand Naira.

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Additionally, the judge ordered the convicts to forfeit several vehicles, including a Range Rover Evogue 2013 model SUV, a Toyota Venza 2010 model car, and a Lexus RX350 2010 model car, along with their mobile phones to the Federal Government of Nigeria. Furthermore, the total balance in Desmond Akiefe’s bank account, which was identified as proceeds of crime, was also forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

The sentencing reflects the commitment to combat internet fraud and related offenses in Nigeria, with the aim of deterring such activities and promoting accountability.

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