The Ilorin Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of one Kolade Emmanuel Balogun who was prosecuted for internet fraud and fraud related offences.
Balogun was convicted by Justice Sikiru Oyinloye of a Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin following his arraignment by the anti-graft body.
The charge read:
When the charge was read to the accused person, he pleaded guilty.
Prosecuting Counsel, Aliyu Adebayo in his submission asked the Court to convict the defendant based on his plea, proof of evidence and exhibits tendered.
Defence Counsel, Rotimi Oyagbola urged the Presiding Judge to temper justice with mercy, arguing that his client was a first time offender.
Justice Oyinloye in his judgment said the prosecution had proved its case beyond reasonable doubt considering the unchallenged and uncontradicted testimonies of the prosecution witness.
The judge said the convict should pay a fine of N50,000 and to also control traffic at the junction behind the Kwara State Ministry of Physical Planning for three months commencing from August 17 to October 17, 2020.
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