Three Nigerians Convicted in £400,000 Phone Company Fraud Case in UK

In a significant development in the fight against cybercrime, a group of organized criminals has been handed a collective 11-year sentence for defrauding major phone companies in the UK to the tune of over £400,000. Among those convicted were three individuals described as “God-fearing Nigerians.”

Portsmouth Crown Court delivered the verdict, which saw four individuals held accountable for their involvement in a sophisticated scheme targeting telecommunications giants including Vodafone, EE, O2, and the Carphone Warehouse.

The investigation unfolded after a Hampshire resident reported unauthorized mobile phone accounts opened in his name. The fraud, occurring between February 14 and February 19, 2020, involved the illicit procurement of EE contracts in Fareham and Waterlooville, alongside fraudulent transactions at O2 and Vodafone stores.

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Hampshire police swiftly launched Operation Waterspout, a joint effort with the Isle of Wight Constabulary, to crack down on the organized crime group responsible for the high-value commercial fraud. It was revealed that the criminals utilized stolen personal details from across England and Wales to orchestrate the fraudulent acquisition of new phone contracts and high-end devices, including Apple Watches and iPads.

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The successful prosecution underscores the commitment of law enforcement agencies to combat cyber-enabled crime. It serves as a stern warning to perpetrators of such offenses that they will face justice for their illicit activities.

Source: 📸Hampshire Police

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