Tigran Gambaryan (left) and Nadeem Anjarwalla in the office of the National Security Adviser in Abuja, just before they were detained. Photograph: Courtesy of Tigran Gambaryan

Untold story of Binance executive’s descent into Nigerian prison (Part III)

February 10, 2025

Binance Executive Detained in Nigeria After Bribery Demand Before his detention, Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan had been in Nigeria on ...

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I was instructed to act as female to gain clients’ trust, witness says as Chinese cyber terrorists stand trial in Nigeria

by Rtn. Victor Ojelabi

February 9, 2025

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Chinese national Xiao Hong Will faces trial in Lagos for alleged cyber terrorism and internet fraud, with witness testimony exposing ...

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CEO arraigned for ₦144m Hajj fraud in Gombe court

by Quadri Olaitan

February 4, 2025

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EFCC arraigns travel CEO Mustapha Mohammed for ₦144m Hajj fraud in Gombe court, with more cases pending against him ...

Femi Fani-Kayode acquitted of medical forgery charges

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Fani-Kayode acquitted of medical forgery charges by Lagos court

by Quadri Olaitan

February 4, 2025

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Femi Fani-Kayode, former Minister of Aviation, has been acquitted of medical forgery charges by the Ikeja Special Offences Court after ...

Mike Ozekhome, Diezani Alison-Madueke, corruption allegations, UK investigation

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Legal expert debunks corruption allegations against Diezani Alison-Madueke

by Quadri Olaitan

January 20, 2025

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Mike Ozekhome refutes claims of corruption against Diezani Alison-Madueke, citing no UK evidence of stolen Nigerian funds Prominent legal ...

EFCC clarifies Jonathan Okunbor election witness fraud

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EFCC clarifies alleged election witness claims in N6 billion fraud investigation

by Quadri Olaitan

January 15, 2025

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Jonathan Okunbor is not an election witness but a suspect in a N6 billion fraud involving Kezmith Global Ventures ...

Ahmed Kuru fraud, bench warrant Lagos, AMCON fraud case, EFCC arraignment, N76bn fraud

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Lagos court issues bench warrant for Ex-AMCON MD Ahmed Kuru over alleged N76bn fraud

by Quadri Olaitan

December 4, 2024

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A Lagos court issues a bench warrant for former AMCON MD Ahmed Kuru over his alleged involvement in N76bn fraud, ...

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EFCC arrests 55 suspected internet fraudsters in Kwara State sting operation

by Quadri Olaitan

October 31, 2024

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Fifty-five suspected internet fraudsters have been arrested by the EFCC in Kwara State, with items including exotic cars and laptops ...

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EFCC’s Urban Radio arrest raises press freedom and procedural integrity concerns

by Quadri Olaitan

October 16, 2024

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The EFCC's arrest of radio presenter Favour Ekoh at Urban Radio sparks concerns over press freedom and the handling of ...

### 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

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

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