Anti-corruption and elections / EFCC
Edo Court Jails Five Internet Fraudsters in Benin City
Five internet fraudsters, James Joseph, Osamuyimen Okunbor, Osabuochien Aisogbonbu Francis, Mathew Odosa Obedience and Samuel Friday were on Monday August 25, 2025 convicted and jailed by Justice M. Itsueli of Edo State High Court, sitting in Benin City.They were prosecuted by the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on separate one-count charges, bordering on obtaining by false pretence, retention of proceeds of crime and possession of fraudulent documents.The charge against Francis reads: "That you Osabuochien Aisogbonbu Francis (m) on or about the 15…
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