Month: October 2024

GTCO dispels false allegations, takes legal action

October 5, 2024

The company dismisses false news reports about its business and management, urging stakeholders to ignore baseless claims as legal action ...

### Keyphrase: **Ofure Prince Akpolo Sentenced for Internet Fraud** #### Headline: Ofure Prince Akpolo Sentenced to Three Years Imprisonment for Internet Fraud #### Short Summary: Ofure Prince Akpolo was sentenced to three years in prison for his involvement in $22,297.97 internet fraud. The Edo State High Court convicted him after he pleaded guilty to retaining proceeds of crime. #### Detailed Story: A state high court in Benin, Edo State, has sentenced Ofure Prince Akpolo to three years imprisonment for his involvement in internet fraud totalling $22,297.97. Akpolo was convicted by Justice W.I. Aziegbemhin on September 24, 2024, after pleading guilty to a one-count charge filed by the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The charge accused Akpolo of illegally taking possession of the funds in his domiciliary account, knowing they were proceeds of cybercrime. Akpolo's counsel pleaded for leniency, arguing that he had shown remorse. However, the court convicted and sentenced him, allowing an option of a N500,000 fine. The court further ordered Akpolo to forfeit his phone and bank account balances to the Federal Government, as these were deemed proceeds of crime. The judge also mandated Akpolo to sign a written undertaking to be of good behaviour following his release. Akpolo’s arrest and subsequent prosecution by the EFCC marked the beginning of his journey to the Correctional Centre. #### Excerpt: Ofure Prince Akpolo was sentenced to three years for internet fraud and ordered to forfeit his criminal proceeds to the government. #### Tags: internet fraud, EFCC, Edo State, Ofure Prince Akpolo, cybercrime prosecution

Crime

Benin man Ofure Akpolo jailed for $22,297.97 internet fraud

by Quadri Olaitan

October 5, 2024

Ofure Prince Akpolo was sentenced to three years for internet fraud and ordered to forfeit his criminal proceeds to the ...

General

Rivers political elders encourage peaceful participation in local government election

by Quadri Olaitan

October 5, 2024

Rivers political leaders urged residents to vote in the upcoming local government election, promoting peace and unity for state development. ...

Lagos traffic offence number plate removal

General

Cubana night club: Lagos taskforce confiscates number plates in traffic offence crackdown (Video)

by Rtn. Victor Ojelabi

October 5, 2024

It confiscates 28 vehicle number plates for obstructing traffic near Cubana, sparking mixed reactions from Nigerians. The Lagos State Environmental ...

Nigerian youth redefining agriculture through agritecture and agristructure

Sustainability

Nigerian youth redefining agriculture with agritecture and agristructure

by Quadri Olaitan

October 5, 2024

Nigerian youth are transforming agriculture through agritecture and agristructure, driving sustainability and global competitiveness in farming. Nigerian youth are ...