The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has secured the conviction of one Daniel Atekojo James, who claimed to be a Black America Female on Snapchat, and one Atadoga Samuel from Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State over offenses bordering on internet related fraud before Justice Sani of the Federal High Court, Ilorin.
Daniel and Atadoga were arrested on June 3, 2022, at Lokoja following actionable intelligence over their fraudulent activities. The convicts, who were prosecuted separately on one count charge, pleaded guilty to their respective charges.
DANIEL ATEKOJO JAMES sometime in March 2022 in Lokoja, Kogi State within the judicial division of the Federal High Court did fraudulently impersonate one Karma Jones with the intent to gain advantage for himself from one Tyler whom he chatted with via his Snapchat.
ATADOGA SAMUEL on or about the 2nd day of May 2022 in Lokoja, Kogi State within the judicial division of the Federal High Court did fraudulently impersonate one Alaina Hicks alias big honey with the intent to gain advantage for himself from one Amarone whom he chatted with via his Snap.
In his judgment, Justice Sani sentenced Daniel to eight months imprisonment with the option of a fine of Two Hundred Thousand Naira Only. On the other hand, the judge sentenced Atadoga to six months imprisonment with an option of a fine of Two Hundred Thousand Naira Only.
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