The Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission recently reported the successful conviction of seven individuals by different courts for various crimes including money laundering, impersonation, and cybercrime.
The convicted individuals were identified as Agbecha Samson, Shamsudeen Alubankudi, Paul Wadai, Onomza Gwamna, Godswill Effiong, Esogban Godtemple, and Odeyale Victor.
The statement released by the EFCC detailed the charges against each convict and their corresponding sentences. The fraudsters pleaded guilty, leading to their respective sentencing by the courts.
The sentences ranged from two to seven years of imprisonment, with the option of paying fines for some of the convicts. Additionally, they were required to forfeit their phones, a computer, a Lexus car, and proceeds from their criminal activities to the Federal Government.
The arrests of these individuals were made in Minna, Niger State, following intelligence reports on their fraudulent online activities.