Oga, hear the gist! The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) don catch six people wey dey do yahoo yahoo and other internet scams. Dem don carry dem go court and dem don collect serious judgement. See how dem take fall our hand for this internet fraud matter.
Key Points:
- EFCC gbab six people for internet fraud mata.
- Dem bin dey use fake documents and dey do shakara for internet.
- Dem don sentence them with heavy fines and jail terms.
- EFCC dey work hard to stop cybercrime for Naija.
EFCC Nets Cyber Criminals
The EFCC’s Benin Zonal Directorate recently secured convictions for six individuals involved in internet fraud. These criminals were found guilty of various cybercrimes, including possessing fake documents. The agency has been cracking down hard on cybercrime, which has become a major problem in Nigeria. This recent success shows that the EFCC is not sleeping on the job!
Meet the Convicts
The convicted individuals are Precious Okeleke, Austine Iwuner, Saint Felix, Ododo Mathias, Idahosa Kelvin, and Bankole Adaranijo. Dem face one-count charges for their different internet crimes. You see, these people bin dey use the internet for bad things. The EFCC catch dem and carry dem go court.
The Court Judgements
After dem plead guilty, the judge pronounce their sentences. Some collect jail time and some get option of fine, depending on how bad their crimes be. The prosecution counsel make sure say dem no escape punishment. See how the judgments fall:
- Precious Okeleke: 2 years in jail or ₦200,000 fine.
- Austine Iwuner: 2 years in jail or ₦500,000 fine.
- Saint Felix & Ododo Mathias: 3 years in jail or ₦200,000 fine each.
- Idahosa Kelvin & Bankole Adaranijo: 2 years in jail or ₦200,000 fine each.
EFCC’s Cybercrime Fight
The EFCC has stated that the fight against internet fraud is very important. They noted that such criminal activities damage Nigeria’s name and economy. The recent arrest of one Osang Otukpa, who defrauded Australians of $8 million, shows the scale of the problem and the EFCC’s efforts to solve it. He used several names, including Ford Thompson and Oscar Donald Tyler, to trick his victims into investing in a fake cryptocurrency platform. The EFCC is working hard to make sure these criminals face the music.
More Gist from the EFCC
Apart from these convictions, EFCC also dey investigate other yahoo boys wey dey scam people for internet. Dem dey work to make sure say these criminals no dey go free. With this hard work, the EFCC shows that nobody is above the law.
Why This Matters
Internet fraud is a serious wahala for Nigeria. It damages our reputation and affects our economy. The EFCC’s efforts to fight these crimes are very important. This news should be a warning to others wey dey plan to join bad gang. Make una stay far from internet crime!
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