The Ibadan Area Command Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, in a statement on Tuesday, said it had arraigned 11 students of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, before Justice Nathaniel Ayo-Emmanuel of the Federal High Court, Osogbo. revealed. Suspicion of involvement in Internet fraud.
The defendants were arraigned on a variety of charges, ranging from one to six, which the commission found unfavorable.
According to a statement by Dele Oyewale Director of Media and Public Relations in Ibadan, the suspects are Perekebena Mika, Nkwelgo Nnaemeka, Moyosore Oluwasakin, Agwaritoma Obaro, Daniel Maye, Gbolahan Adesina, Yinka Jayola, Olumuyiwa Adeleye; He said they are Abiola Oluwadare, Busari Ayodeji and Okeshipe. Pole.
Nine of the defendants were charged with one count each, and the remaining two, Mika and Obaro, were charged with six counts each.
One of the counts is: “You, Mika, at some point in the year 2023, in Osogbo, Osun State, within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, via your Whatsapp account phone number +1(414)367-9473 , who committed a crime contrary to Article 22(2)(b)(i) and committed a crime contrary to Article 22(2)(b)(i) by falling in love with the victim in the United States and for the purpose of personal gain. She is an American woman punishable under Section 22(2)(b). ) Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention etc.) Act 2015. ”
Another charge reads: “Obaro, on or about November 1, 2023, in Ile-Ife, Osun State, within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, you fraudulently misrepresented yourself as a white man under the name Alex Stevens of the Court. “I pretended to be someone,” it says. The United States of America, through Google Chat and the email address (alexsteps678@gmail.com), for the purpose of obtaining its own benefits, is prohibited under Article 22(2)(b)(i) and the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act of 2015. Punishable under section 22(2)(b) of the Act. ”
During their arraignment, all of them pleaded “not guilty” to the charges that were read out to them.
Accordingly, the prosecuting lawyer, Mr. Oluwatoyin Owodunni, prayed the court for a trial date and remand of the defendant to the correctional centre.
Accordingly, counsel for Ayodeji, Adesina, Oluwasakin, Mika, Adeleye and Okeshipe informed the court of the already served “Bail Application” filed on behalf of their clients and informed the court that defendant 6 Asked to recognize people. Release bail on the most liberal terms.
Justice Ayo-Emmanuel heard the prayers of both parties and granted bail to Ayodeji, Adesina, Oluwasakin, Mika, Adeleye and Okeshipe.
Ayodeji, Adesina, Oluwasakin, Adeleye and Okeshipe were each granted bail in the sum of N2,000,000, while Mika was granted bail in the sum of N3,000,000.
Other bail conditions are two sureties of the same amount, the first surety must be the father or mother of the accused and the second surety must be a relative, brother, clergyman or public servant of the Osun State government. There must be. The guarantor must deposit an affidavit of means, and the guarantor’s residential and office address and his identity must be provided and verified by the registrar of the court.
The judge adjourned the commencement of the trial until November 29 and December 12, 2023, respectively, and remanded the defendants to Ilesha Correctional Center, Osun State, pending completion of their bail conditions.
The defendants were arrested on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at Oduduwa Estate area in Ile-Ife, Osun State, following the collection of actionable intelligence regarding their alleged involvement in internet-related fraudulent activities. was included in.