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Three Fraudsters Sentenced to 30 Months in Nigeria

5/23/2025

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On May 20, 2025, justice was served in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, as three internet fraudsters received 30-month prison sentences for their deceitful impersonation schemes. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) brought them to trial, leading to guilty pleas and a fine of ?200,000, alongside the forfeiture of their fraudulent gains.

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Story summary

On May 20, 2025, justice was served in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, as three internet fraudsters received 30-month prison sentences for their deceitful impersonation schemes. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) brought them to trial, leading to guilty pleas and a fine of ?200,000, alongside the forfeiture of their fraudulent gains.