He was arraigned by the Lagos Zonal Command of the EFCC
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Mr Kwanbuge told the court that the defendant was arrested in March 2024 at Lekki County Estate, Lagos, following credible intelligence from the Commission on the activities of some internet fraudsters operating in the area.PREMIUM TIMES delivers fact-based journalism for Nigerians, by Nigerians — and our community of supporters, the readers who donate, make our work possible. Help us bring you and millions of others in-depth, meticulously researched news and information.
“In his statement, he confessed to being involved in a celebrity scam, which involves impersonating celebrities.”Counsel to the defendant, A.O. Idowu, prayed to the court for leniency, saying that the defendant “is a first-time offender and is sorry for his actions.”Justice Aneke convicted and sentenced the defendant to one year imprisonment, with an option of a fine of N300,000 and 100 hours of community service.At Premium Times, we firmly believe in the importance of high-quality journalism.
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