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74-Year Sentence for N360 Million Fraudster Chukwudi Okonkwo

6/12/2025

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On June 10, 2025, Justice Josephine Oyefeso delivered a stern sentence to Chukwudi Okonkwo Goodness, imposing 74 years in prison for his role in a staggering N360 million fraud involving stolen funds and fake cheques. Convicted on 32 counts, he faces the additional burden of repaying N215 million within a month, though he was acquitted on one charge.

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On June 10, 2025, Justice Josephine Oyefeso delivered a stern sentence to Chukwudi Okonkwo Goodness, imposing 74 years in prison for his role in a staggering N360 million fraud involving stolen funds and fake cheques. Convicted on 32 counts, he faces the additional burden of repaying N215 million within a month, though he was acquitted on one charge.