Justice W.I. Aziegbemhin of Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City, has convicted and sentenced one Ofure Prince Akpolo to three years imprisonment for retention of proceeds of crime.
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| Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) |
The convict was prosecuted by the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Commission on September 24, 2024 on one-count charge bordering on retention of proceeds of crime.
The charge against Akpolo reads: That you Ofure Prince Akpolo (m) on or about the the 3rd day of June. 2024 in Benin City, Edo State within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court did without lawful authority take possession of the sum of $22, 297.97 (Twenty-Two Thousand, Two Hundred and Ninety-Seven United States of America Dollars, Seven cent) in your domiciliary account number: 5436344024 domiciled in First City Monument Bank knowing that the money represent proceeds of your criminal conduct to wit: Cybercrime and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 18 (1) (a) of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (Establishment) Act 2004 and punishable under section 18 (2) of the same Act..
