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Court Jails 43 Internet Fraudsters in Awka
The Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentencing of forty-three (43) internet fraudsters before Justice Evelyn Anyadike of the Federal High Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State.
The convicts are; Momoh Victor Abdulkareem, Paul Emmanuel, Adibe Henry, Okoroafor Abuchi Gospel, Ikechukwu Ezra, Oduu Emmanuel Eyinna, Obasi Chibuike, Chimaobi Ogbonna, Nwankwo Emmanuel Ikechukwu, Aluma Chetachukwu Israel, Emeka Umendu, Ebuka Uka, Chikaodili Michael, Oramulu Nwabufor Michael, Obiajulu Philip Sorpuluchukwu, Iwu Ikedichukwu Emmanuel, Akachukwu Temple Odo, Ifeanyi Samuel, Kyrian Chikodili Ugwu and Nathaniel Oforbuike Nwoba.
Others include; Chimezie Stephen Obianaso, Kingsley Chukwuebuka Mmadu, Ebuka Eric Uka, Simon Uchenna, Godswill Francis Blessed, Donatus Chinwendu Anya, Aluma Ogochukwu Michael, Nwankwo Stephen Chijioke, Emmanuel Chijioke Okogwu, Ariwodo Ezemdi Lucious, Chidiebere Uwa, Okeke Joshua Okechukwu, Chinemelu Clinton Ugwu, Tochukwu Sunday Ewa, Iburu Nelson Onyeoma, Nwoko Samuel, Nwokwu Victor Izuchukwu, Benjamin Obiajulu, Kelechi John, Moses Chukwuka Ugwueke, Obinna Christian, Ubagu Daniel Chukwuebuka And Chukwu Emmanuel Nnamdi.
They were prosecuted on one-count separate charges each, bordering on personation, retention of proceeds of crime, possession of fraudulent documents and obtaining by false pretence.
The charge against Ikechukwu Ezra read: “That you, Ikechukwu Ezra, sometime in 2024, in Enugu, within the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, fraudulently impersonated the identity of Shirley Fang, a male foreigner and citizen of United Kingdom, through a fake Whatsapp account, via your Redmi 12C with IMEI 861906061467102, with intent to obtain money from unsuspecting foreign nations and in order to gain advantage of yourself and you thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 22 (3) (a) (b) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) Act, 2015 and punishable under Section 22 (4) of the same Act”.
The charge against Paul Emmanuel reads: “That you, Paul Emmanuel, sometime in the year 2024 at Enugu, Enugu State within the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, fraudulently impersonated one Chen Dong from China by means of your Tecno 8i phone with IMEI number 353030167612761 via fake google account with the intent to gain advantage of yourself from unsuspecting foreign nationals and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 22 (2) (b) (i) and (ii) of the Cybercrime (Prevention, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015 (as amended 2024) and punishable under 22 (2) (b) (iv) of the same Act”.
They pleaded “guilty” when the charges were read to them separately. In view of their pleas, counsel to the EFCC, Michael Ikechukwu Ani prayed the court to convict and sentence them accordingly.
However, the defence counsel; Ifeanyi Michael Odoh, James Nwatarali, Bernard Okeke and O. C. Abalu prayed the court to temper justice with mercy, adding that the convicts who are first-time offenders, have become remorseful.
After listening to both sides, Justice Anyadike sentenced the convicts to eight months imprisonment each with an option of fine of N100,000 (One Hundred Thousand Naira) each except for Nwankwo, Izuchukwu, Eyinna and Ikechukwu who were given two months Community Service, which will be supervised by the Deputy Court Registrar.
Furthermore, the court ordered that items recovered from the convicts which include mobile phones and laptops be auctioned and proceeds paid into the account of the Federal Government.
The suspects were arrested in Abakaliki and Awka following credible intelligence linking them to online criminal activities.
Upon arrest, investigations revealed that the convicts impersonated foreign nationals using several social media accounts and duped unsuspecting victims.
legit information has it that PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has with immediate effect, removed three Constitutional Court judges from their positions as adjudicators of the highest court.
the said Mr Hichilema’s decision was acting on the recommendation in the report presented to him by the Judicial Complaints Commission(JCC).
According to sources, the removed judges are Anne Sitali, Judge Mungeni Mulenga and Judge Palan Mulonda.
State House chief communication specialist Clayson Hamasaka said in a statement that the removal of the said Judges is in exercise of the powers vested in the President in Article 143 (b) and (c) of the Constitution of the Republic of Zambia.
The removal of the trio comes barely a fortnight after the JCC commenced sittings to hear a complaint against them.
In a bit to follow up legally, Lusaka resident Moses Kalonde had filed a complaint before JCC alleging gross misconduct and I’ll qualification of the three judges.
Last week, Constitutional Court judge Margaret Munalula and he predecessor Hildah Chibombo were summoned by the JCC to testify before it during hearing of the same complaint.
The three are not the first Judges to be removed by President Hichilema since he assumed office in 2021.
The removed judges join High Court judges Wilfred Muma, Sunday Nkonde, Timothy Katanekwa and Joshua Banda
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It is alleged that Mr Mwenta who is also former ACC chairperson, allegedly caused the accident while under the influence of alcohol
FORMER Attorney General Musa Mwenye was involved in a road traffic accident this morning when his vehicle lost control and crashed into the gate of the Copperbelt University building in Lusaka.
It is alleged that Mr Mwenta who is also former ACC chairperson, allegedly caused the accident while under the influence of alcohol.
Police Deputy Spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi said police have since instituted investigations into the alleged offence of driving under the influence of alcohol.
Mr Chilabi said the accident occurred today, October 20, 2024, at around 04:00 hours along Lake Road near Kwacha Square Institute, opposite Choppies, in Lusaka.
“Brief facts of the matter indicate that Mr Musa Mwenye, 49, of Stand 22858, Kabulonga, was driving a Toyota Hilux with registration number BAX 1085 when he lost control and crashed into a gate, causing significant damage to the vehicle,” he said.
Mr Chilabi said preliminary investigations reveal that the accident occurred when Mr Mwenye lost control of the vehicle, which struck the gate, forced it open, and subsequently crashed into a window of the Copperbelt University building.
“A breathalyzer test was administered, revealing an alcohol content higher than the legal limit of 0.38 mg/100 ml.Mr Mwenye was briefly held at Woodlands Police Station but was immediately released to seek further medical attention,” he said.
He added that the vehicle remains at Woodlands Police Station, and further investigations into the offence of driving under the influence of alcohol are ongoing.
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