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Fraudster Sentenced to 8 Years for ?120.5 Million Scam

9/24/2025

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Goni Yilkan was convicted of defrauding job seekers of ?120.5 million.
The Federal Capital Territory High Court sentenced him to eight years in prison without an option of fine.
Justice F.E. Messiri ruled money was obtained under false pretenses, violating Advance Fee Fraud Act.
Mohammed Adamu, the co-defendant, was acquitted.
The EFCC arrested 28 suspected internet fraudsters in Kwara State.

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Story summary

Goni Yilkan was convicted of defrauding job seekers of ?120.5 million.
The Federal Capital Territory High Court sentenced him to eight years in prison without an option of fine.
Justice F.E. Messiri ruled money was obtained under false pretenses, violating Advance Fee Fraud Act.
Mohammed Adamu, the co-defendant, was acquitted.
The EFCC arrested 28 suspected internet fraudsters in Kwara State.