Gbenro Adesina
Justice Oluremi Oguntoyinbo of the Federal High Court Abeokuta has sentenced two internet fraudsters: Micheal Moyosore Boluwatife, Olasunmade Alex Omotayo for defrauding their victims through internet.
Also, Justice Uche Adomoh of the Federal High Court, Ibadan jailed Aborisade Abayomi Emmanuel for similar offence.
The trio, who were convicted on Wednsday June 30, 2021, were arraigned by the The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan Zonal Office for impersonating with the intent to defraud innocent individuals.
The trio were prosecuted on separate one count amended charge of fraudulent impersonation, contrary to Section 22 (2) and punishable under Section 22 (2)(b)(iv) of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc) Act, 2021.
Boluwatife was jailed five months, while Emmanuel and Omotayo were sentenced to one and two months imprisonment, respectively.
In addition to the prison terms, the convicts were ordered to pay restitution to their victims.
While Boluwatife was ordered to restitute his victim $1,500 and N336, 043.30, Omotayo was ordered to restitute his victim, Dale Mart, USD$950
Emmanuel was similarly ordered to pay $500 to his victim through the Federal Government.
All items recovered from them were equally ordered forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria.
