Anti-corruption and elections / EFCC

Two Jailed for Internet Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ibadan Zonal office, on Friday, March 15, 2019 secured the conviction of two internet fraudsters. The convicts are Paul Damilola Olowoparija and Olaleye David Tobi. Justice P.I. Ajoku of the Federal High Court, sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State pronounced them guilty and sentenced them to six months and four months in prison, respectively. Both terms take effect from January 31, 2019 when they were arrested by operatives of the EFCC. The sentencing followed a plea bargain agreement, which they entered into separately with the anti-graft agency. Th…