Court Jails Oil Thief Two Years in Port Harcourt
Justice E. A. Obile of the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has convicted and sentenced an oil thief, Francis Ezeakolam to two years imprisonment for illegally dealing in petroleum products without an appropriate licence.
Ezeakolam was convicted on Tuesday January 18, 2022 after pleading "guilty" to a one count charge, for alleged illegal oil dealing.
EFCC Arrests 8 for Internet Fraud in Makurdi
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Makurdi Zonal Command, have arrested 8 suspects for alleged involvement in computer-related fraud.
The suspects are: Okoha Chinedu Charles, Chibuizor Philip Nnake, Emmanuela Odeh Eneokpe, Ushir Terhile John, Okoro Ossico Osaro, Ejiofor Chibuizor, Wandoo Juliet Baru and Tarbee Destinies.
Court Convicts Two Fraudsters in Asaba
The Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday January 17, 2022 secured the conviction of two internet fraudsters before Justice F. O. Olubanjo of the Federal High Court, Asaba, Delta State.
The defendants, Okunrobo Smart and Osayi Casmir Osaruonameh were arraigned on one count charge of impersonation and obtaining by false pretence. The duo were said to have misrepresented their identities to defraud unsuspecting foreign nationals.