The Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has presented Onwe Onyedika Prince before Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court in Enugu, on charges related to internet fraud.
Prince faces a three-count charge, including possession of fraudulent documents and fraudulent impersonation. One of the counts alleges that between January and July 2022 in Enugu, Prince, with intent to defraud, possessed a document containing false pretences in which he assumed the identity of one Jamie Johnson. This action is said to contravene Section 6 of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act of 2006.
Prince pleaded “not guilty” to the charges. Counsel to the EFCC, Ajobiewe Rotimi Enitan, requested a trial date, stating that the prosecution was prepared to present its case with only two witnesses. Enitan also urged the court to remand Prince at the Enugu State Correctional facility.
In response, defence counsel, O. A. U. Onyema, applied for bail, emphasising the importance of granting bail. Enitan opposed the bail application, citing concerns over Prince’s potential flight risk.
After considering both arguments, Justice Umar adjourned the matter to April 16, 2024, for ruling on the bail application. Prince was remanded at the Enugu State Correctional Facility pending further legal proceedings.
The legal proceedings against Prince highlight the EFCC’s efforts to combat internet fraud and uphold the integrity of financial transactions. As the case progresses, it underscores the importance of upholding the rule of law and ensuring that justice is served.
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