EFCC: Akwa Ibom Court Jails Internet Fraudster, Elemi sugarbiscuit
The Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction of one Moses Emmanuel Elemi before Justice M.A. Oyetenu of the Federal High Court, Uyo.
Elemi was arraigned by the EFCC on Thursday, October 3, 2024 on a two-count charge, bordering on criminal impersonation and intent to defraud.
One of the charges against him reads: “That you Moses Emmanuel Elemi ‘M’ (a.k.a Marie, sissy_ sugarbiscuit), sometime in 2024 in Nigeria within the jurisdiction of this honourable court, with intent to obtain property and gain advantage for yourself, fraudulently presented yourself as Araina Marie on social media platform (Instagram) and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 22 (2)(b) ) of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention Etc.) Amendment Act 2024 and punishable under Section 22(b) (iv) of the same.”
He pleaded “guilty” to the charge, following which prosecution counsel Enobong Ubokudom presented the statement of the defendant, his iPhone 11 Pro and printouts of fraudulent documents from his iPhone as exhibits before the court, and prayed the court to convict and sentence him accordingly, while the defence counsel M. Ette Udo pleaded with the court for leniency on the ground that the defendant was a first time offender and has become remorseful.
Justice Onyetenu afterwards convicted, cautioned and discharged him.
Elemi was arrested on June 27, 2024 at Shelter Afrik area of Uyo following credible intelligence that linked him to fraudulent internet activities.
