Anti-corruption and elections / EFCC
Benin Court Jails Three for Internet Fraud
Justice M. Itsueli of Edo State High Court, sitting in Benin City, on Thursday, August 21, 2025 convicted and jailed the trio of Efosa Richard, Victor Nwachukwu and Ekaye Emaike for internet fraud. They were prosecuted by the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on separate one-count charges, bordering on advance fee fraud, obtaining by false pretence, retention of proceeds of crime and possession of fraudulent documents. The charge against Richard reads: "That you Efosa Richard (m) on or about the 1st of August, 2025 within the jurisdiction of this Ho…
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