Abuja court sentences man to seven years in $205,238 fraud case — report
An FCT High Court in Maitama, Abuja, has sentenced Nwachi Chidozie Kingsley to seven years’ imprisonment for obtaining $205,238 from an American under false pretence, Independent reported on October 30.
According to the newspaper, Justice U. P. Kekemeke delivered judgment on October 29 in the EFCC prosecution, imposing seven years on each of two counts without an option of fine.
The sentences run concurrently, making the effective term seven years. The court also ordered restitution of $205,238 to the victim. Independent’s report did not confirm whether restitution had been paid.