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Court Jails Four for Internet Fraud in Kaduna

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Justice Hauwa’u Bello of the Federal High Court, sitting in Kaduna has convicted and sentenced four persons to prison for internet fraud.

The quartet is made up of Daspan Eric Domshak (a.k.a Batshon Abe), David Awu Tanko (a.k.a Sara Khongs), Emmanuel Caesar Yakubu (a.k.a Jessica Simeon) and Tobi Segun Kazeem.

The convicts were prosecuted by the Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on separate one-count charges bordering on impersonation, cheating and money laundering.

The charge against Domshak reads: “That you Daspan Eric Domshak (a.k.a Batshon Abe), (M) between October and November 2023 at Jos, Plateau State within the jurisdiction of this honourable court, falsely presented yourself as Batshon Abe on Facebook (an online social media application) and in that assumed character obtained the total sum of $250.00 (Two hundred and fifty USD) only and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 22(2) (b) (ii) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) Act,2015 and punishable under Section 22 (2) (b) (iv) of the same Act.”

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That of Kazeem reads: “That you Tobi Segun Kazeem sometime in June 2024 in Jos, Plateau State, within the jurisdiction of this honourable court retained the total sum of $150 (United States Dollars) which you knew that such fund forms part of proceeds of an unlawful act and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 18(2) (d) of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022 and punishable under Section 18 (3) of the same Act.”

They all pleaded “guilty” to the charge against them, following which prosecution counsel M.E Eimonye, M. Arumemi, K.Ogunlade and M.U Gadaka urged the court to convict and sentence them accordingly.

Justice Bello convicted and sentenced Tanko to two years imprisonment or to pay a fine of N700,000.00 (Seven Hundred Thousand Naira). Kazeemand Yakubu bagged four years imprisonment each or to pay a fine of N900,000.00 (Nine Hundred Thousand Naira) and N450,000.00 (Four Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira) respectively, while Daspan was sentenced to five years imprisonment or to pay a fine of N500,000.00 (Five Hundred Thousand Naira). In addition, the convicts forfeited their phones, being the tools of their crimes to the federal government.

It was gathered that all the convicts were arrested in Jos, Plateau State following reports of their involvement in fraudulent internet activities.

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$345,000 Fraud: EFCC Withdraws Arrest Warrant For Mercy Chinwo’s Ex-Manager

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has withdrawn the arrest warrant issued against Ezekiel Thankgod, the former manager of renowned gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo.

Biztellers reports that Thankgod is facing allegations of involvement in a $345,000 fraud case.

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The arrest warrant had been issued by Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court on January 16, 2025, following an ex parte application by the EFCC seeking to compel Thankgod’s appearance in court.

During a court session on Friday, EFCC counsel, Mrs. Bilikisu Buhari, applied to withdraw the warrant, stating that the charges had already been served on Thankgod’s lawyer, Mr. Monday Ubani, SAN, during open court proceedings.

She argued that the warrant was no longer necessary.

Justice Owoeye granted the application and formally vacated the bench warrant.

 

 

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Counsel To Otudeko Protests Alleged N12.3bn Fraud Charges

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Oba Otudeko, Chairman of Honeywell Group, appeared in the Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday to challenge charges of N12.3 billion fraud.

Biztellers reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had filed a 13-count indictment against Otudeko, along with Olabisi Onasanya, former Managing Director of FirstBank Plc., Soji Akintayo, a former board member of Honeywell, and Anchorage Leisure Ltd.

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During the proceedings, the defendants’ lawyer, Mr. Bode Olanipekun (SAN), raised an objection, stating that the charge had not been properly served to Otudeko or his co-defendants.

Olanipekun emphasized this issue as a reason for protest in court.

The EFCC has accused the individuals and the company of fraudulently obtaining N12.3 billion under false pretenses.

 

 

 

 

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Arrested Boko Haram Suspects: Adeleke Commends Security Operatives, Assures Safety Of Residents

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Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has commended the personnel of the Department of State Services (DSS), on the successful operation, that led to the arrest of 10 suspected members of Boko Haram/Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Ilesa, Osun State.

Gov Adeleke expressed his feelings in a statement on micro-blogging site, X, on Saturday.

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According to the statement, Gov Adeleke hailed the alertness of security operatives, to eliminate the threats posed by the suspected terrorists, which gives further assurance that our security agencies are up to the task of sustaining peace and security of every part of Nigeria.

He particularly commended the intelligence gathering of the personnel of the State Service, who have painstakingly monitor the activities of the suspected criminals and moved swiftly to cut off their dastardly act.

“This is a welcome development and a big relief, not just for us as a government but to the people of the state and Nigeria in general. I commend the security operatives for their alertness and intelligence driven operation. We have absolute confidence in our security forces to keep protecting us”, Gov Adeleke declared.

He assured that his administration will continue to cooperate with security agencies and support their operations to ensure maximum protection of lives and property of Osun people, noting that this remains top of his priority.

“As the Chief Security Officer of Osun State, I will continue to give priority to issues of security of my people. I will continue to support efforts of security agencies to guard against any breakdown of law and order in any part of Osun. We will sustain the good relationship and collaboration that currently exists between our administration and the security agencies in the state” the Governor noted.

Gov Adeleke enjoined residents of Osun to continue to be watchful, and report any suspicious activity in their neighborhoods to relevant security agency, while assuring that Osun will continue to be a peaceful state under his watch.

“I hereby call on my people to continue to live in peace and harmony and be at alert to report any suspicious activities or behavior around them to the relevant security authorities. Together, we will ensure that Osun remains the most peaceful state in Nigeria” he concluded.

 

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