According to the Punch,Adebisi Olalekan, a 23-year-old internet fraudster from Ekiti State, was sentenced to 24 months in prison by Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Ilorin
The court gave the sentence without an option to pay a fine. Olalekan was found guilty of two cybercr!me offenses, including ch€ating and impersonation, after being charged by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Ilorin.
During the trial, the EFCC lawyer and an investigating officer explained how Olalekan created fake online identities to cheat people.They showed proof that Olalekan used the money he stole to buy a luxury car in October 2024.
They also found over N124 million in his bank account from similar illegal activities. Evidence presented included his bank statements, car papers, phone, and statements he made to the police.