Internet Fraudster Arrested by EFCC in Ekiti State Over $3200 Scam

Date: 08-12-2016 10:09 am (7 years ago) | Author: Bayo Nelson
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday December 6, 2016 arraigned one Obonor John Damilola (aka Frank Mcghee Clinton) before Justice D.U Okorowo of the Ekiti State High Court, Ado Ekiti, on a 24 count charge bordering obtaining money by false pretense, possession of fraudulent documents, concealment and retention of proceed of crime. Obohor however pleaded not guilty.
One of the charges reads: “That you Obonor John Damilola (a.ka Frank Mcghee Clinton) on or about the 21st of June, 2016 at Ado-Ekiti within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court with intent to defraud, obtained the sum of $3200 USD (Three Thousand Two Hundred United State of America Dollars) from Lusmar Duprey Marte, a United State of American Citizen when you falsely represented that you are one Frank Mcghee Clinton of the United States of American Army, which representation you knew to be false and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 1(1)(a) and punishable under Section 1(3) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Related punishable under Section 1(3)of the Advance Fee Fraud and other Related Offences Act 2006”.
Another count read: “That you Obonor John Damilola (a.ka Frank Mcghee Clinton) on or about the 22nd of June, 2016 at Ado-Ekiti within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court with intent to defraud, obtained the sum of $3500 USD (Three Thousand Five Hundred United State of America Dollars) from Lusmar Duprey Marte, a United State of American Citizen when you falsely represented that you are one Frank Mcghee Clinton of the United States of American Army, which representation you knew to be false and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 1(1)(a) and punishable under section 1(3) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Related Offences Act 2006”.
In view of his plea, the prosecution counsel Sanusi M. Galadanchi asked for a trial date. But counsel to the defendant, Olu Jaiyeoba informed the court that he has filed bail application and sought the court permission to move it.
Justice Okorowo, however adjourned the matter to the 9th of December, 2016 for the hearing of bail application and ordered that the defendant be remanded at the Federal Prison, Ado-Ekiti.
Obonor, a student of Ekiti State University who poses on the internet as an American Army Officer by the name Sergeant Frank Mcghee serving in Nigeria, allegedly engages unsuspecting ladies on the internet in a dating and romance scam through which he fleeced them of their money to the tune of N8million.


Posted: at 8-12-2016 10:09 AM (7 years ago) | Addicted Hero
- 1marviz at 8-12-2016 10:12 AM (7 years ago)
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when will they learn?Huh?Huh??
Posted: at 8-12-2016 10:12 AM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- ubiomo at 8-12-2016 10:56 AM (7 years ago)
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That's d life most naija youth live now cos hardship and lost for matters things is order of day Eg to drive d best jeep, sleeping around with different ladies and parties all nite.. More evil are yet to come
Posted: at 8-12-2016 10:56 AM (7 years ago) | Newbie
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- emytex74 at 8-12-2016 11:01 AM (7 years ago)
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Guy mammy ataa azu ndu for your head for this xmas
Posted: at 8-12-2016 11:01 AM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- kacylee at 8-12-2016 01:51 PM (7 years ago)
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Chai in a hurry to be rich, dance to the rhythm of shame that u have played

Posted: at 8-12-2016 01:51 PM (7 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- diutopep at 8-12-2016 03:06 PM (7 years ago)
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See his criminal eyes
5gbosas for you EFCC!
Posted: at 8-12-2016 03:06 PM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Dramaking at 8-12-2016 04:49 PM (7 years ago)
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Smh... Thiz G-boiz wont change until they get like 20-25yrz imprisoment wit hard labour.
Posted: at 8-12-2016 04:49 PM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Dramaking at 8-12-2016 04:50 PM (7 years ago)
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Smh... Theze G-boiz wont change until they get like 20-25yrz imprisonment wit hard labour.
Posted: at 8-12-2016 04:50 PM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- 419BigBoy at 8-12-2016 04:59 PM (7 years ago)
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>>> ordered that the defendant be remanded at the Federal Prison, Ado-Ekiti.

ouch! in jail without no bail  Grin
Posted: at 8-12-2016 04:59 PM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- gogoman at 8-12-2016 05:18 PM (7 years ago)
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SCHOOL BOY ERROR
Posted: at 8-12-2016 05:18 PM (7 years ago) | Grande Master
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- kison at 8-12-2016 05:37 PM (7 years ago)
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Huh? Huh? Huh? Huh? Huh? JUST SEE UR USELESS LIFE OUTSIDE, LEADERS OF TOMORROW INDEED..... Huh? Huh? Huh? Huh? Huh? Huh? Huh? Huh? Huh? Huh? Huh? Huh? Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes
Posted: at 8-12-2016 05:37 PM (7 years ago) | Hero
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- AmazingMarie at 9-12-2016 01:56 PM (7 years ago)
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young men with quick money these days.
Posted: at 9-12-2016 01:56 PM (7 years ago) | Hero
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- AmazingMarie at 9-12-2016 01:57 PM (7 years ago)
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pray the judge grants him bail today as he gears the bail application
Posted: at 9-12-2016 01:57 PM (7 years ago) | Hero
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- morolayo at 9-12-2016 02:12 PM (7 years ago)
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Sergeant Frank of Nigeria! Shun sir! Ole tutu Grin Grin
Posted: at 9-12-2016 02:12 PM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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