EFCC arraigns 27-yr- old for 750 USD internet ‘fraud’

 

The Economic And Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Wednesday, arraigned a 27-year-old man, Okunlola Ebenezer, before a Federal High Court, Osogbo, Osun state, for alleged 750USD internet fraud. 

The EFCC alleged that the defendant committed the purported crime in Osogbo sometimes in 2019.

The EFCC prosecutor, Mr Muritala Usman, alleged that the defendant had document containing false pretense in his possession. 

He alleged that the defendant duped an American man by pretending to be an American to his victim. 

Counsel to the defendant M. O.  Ademola, urged the court to grant his client bail in the most liberal term. 

He said the defendant has restituted the amount on the charge to the coffers of the EFCC and he is  ready for plea bargain. 

Justice Peter Lifu  granted the defendant bail in the sum of N10 million and two sureties in like sum. Surety must be a blood relation and a civil servant. 

He subsequently adjourned the case to February 6, 2020 for adoption of plea bargain. 

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