Gbenro Adesina
Justice Omolara Adeyemi of the Oyo State High Court 12, Ibadan today found two internet fraudsters, Olanrewaju Ibrahim Bidemi and Abiola Amoo David guilty of obtaining money by false pretences from their victims, contrary to Section 419 of the Criminal Code Cap 28 Laws of Oyo State 2000 and punishable under Section 419 of the same Act.”
During the court proceeding, the internet fraudsters pleaded guilty to their respective one-count charges when read to them.
The duo, who were arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan zonal office, were consequently sentenced to one month and two months community service respectively with effect from date of conviction.
The court also ordered Olanrewaju and Abiola to restitute through the Federal Government of Nigeria £1,000 and $200 respectively to their victims.
The court also ordered that items recovered from them in the course of investigation be forfeited to the government.
