The Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has brought David Ikeaghichi before Justice S. D. Pam of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Ikeaghichi stands accused of impersonating an Afghanistan soldier and obtaining money through fraudulent means.
Facing trial on two counts of fraudulent activities, Ikeaghichi's charges are in violation of Section 1 (1)(a & b) of the Advance Fee Fraud Related Offences Act, 2006, and punishable under Section 1(3) of the same act.
One of the charges alleges that Ikeaghichi, on or about October 31, 2023, within Port Harcourt's jurisdiction, impersonated a military personnel from Afghanistan. He purportedly obtained $1000 worth of gift cards from a victim named Dennis from Singapore, falsely claiming the funds were for investment purposes.
Upon the reading of the charges, Ikeaghichi pleaded "not guilty." Prosecution counsel K. Abdulsalam urged the court to set a trial date and remand the defendant in a Correctional Centre. Defense counsel Wilfred Ayerit informed the court of a bail application for the defendant.
Justice Pam ordered Ikeaghichi's remand in Port Harcourt Correctional Centre and scheduled the next hearing for April 24, 2024, to consider the bail application and commence the trial.
The EFCC's investigation into Ikeaghichi's activities began following intelligence on fraudulent internet activities in the Eneka/Elumbu areas of Port Harcourt. It was discovered that Ikeaghichi specialized in various scams, including impersonation, investment, and dating fraud.
In one instance, he allegedly posed as an Afghan military officer on Instagram to deceive a victim named Denis from Singapore. Using multiple false identities, Ikeaghichi obtained a $1000 gift card from Denis, which he later converted to local currency through an online Chinese vendor.
As the case progresses, authorities remain vigilant against fraudulent schemes, emphasizing the importance of online vigilance and caution when engaging in financial transactions.
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