Anti-corruption and elections / EFCC

Court Jails Three Men for fraud

The Benin Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission today, March 22, secured the conviction of Adesuyi John (a.k.a Jimoh Shaka) at the Federal High Court Benin City, on a two count charge bordering on obtaining by fraudulent means. The convict upon arraignment pleaded guilty to the charge. The defence counsel, Moses I. Oriazowanlan pleaded with the court to temper justice with mercy as the defendant was a first time offender. He said his client opted for a plea bargain in order not to waste time of the court. He said he has also admonished his client to embrace hard work and…