The Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja , on Monday, sentenced one Imole Oluwasegun to six months ’ imprisonment for being involved in an Internet scam .
It was gathered that Oluwasegun was arrested following intelligence received by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission about the activities of some young boys in the Ikorodu area of the state , who were living flamboyantly without any known means of livelihood
According to the anti - graft agency , investigation revealed that Oluwasegun was involved in a love scam and used fake identities to defraud unsuspecting members of the public .
Oluwasegun was arraigned before Justice Oluwatoyin Dada on three counts bordering on possession of fraudulent documents containing false pretences , use of fake documents and impersonation .
He pleaded guilty to the charges .
Following the plea of the defendant , the prosecution counsel , Joy Amahian and Okezie Chineye , reviewed the facts of the matter and urged the court to convict him accordingly .
Delivering her judgment , Justice Dada sentenced Oluwasegun to six months’ imprisonment with an option of N 250, 000 fine .
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