A court in Kaduna has convicted two men, Umar Ahmed and Salihu Ibrahim, for engaging in internet fraud.
The Kano State Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had arraigned the two men before Justice Kabir Dabo, of the Kaduna State High Court in Zaria.
The case against both men began when EFCC agents received information about a group of internet fraudsters operating in the area, tricking innocent people online.
Ibrahim was found guilty of pretending to be someone named John Mc Grew, who he claimed was a citizen of the United States.
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He deceived a victim, Janet Muir, into parting with $350.
Also, Ahmed was charged for impersonating a woman named Rebecca Miller, also claiming to be from the United States.
He was accused of deceiving his victim, Howard Young, and collecting $125 from him.
Both men admitted to their crimes when the charges were read in court. The prosecutor, Bright Ogbonna, requested that the court impose a suitable punishment.
As a result, Justice Dabo sentenced Ahmed and Ibrahim to six months in prison for their actions.
Alternatively, they have the option to pay a fine of N150,000 (approximately $360) instead of serving the jail term.
The sentences are to run concurrently, meaning they will only be in prison for six months total if they choose that option.
