EFCC Secures Conviction of Five for Cybercrime in Ilorin

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ilorin Zonal Directorate, has secured the conviction of five individuals involved in cybercrime-related offences. The convictions followed separate trials at the Federal High Court and Kwara State High Court.

The convicts — Ayinla Abdulmajid, Yusuf Onimisi, Muhammed Eneye, Abdulbasit Abdulmumeen, and Victor Anibe — were arraigned on various charges relating to internet fraud and impersonation.

Ayinla, Yusuf, and Muhammed were tried before Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court, while Abdulbasit and Victor were prosecuted before Justices Sulaiman Akanbi and Haleema Saleeman of the Kwara State High Court respectively.

According to the EFCC, Ayinla Abdulmajid was convicted for impersonating one Michael Cavezza on Google Hangouts between March and May 2025. During this period, he defrauded a victim, Kirsty Reid, of $1,003. He was sentenced to nine months imprisonment without the option of a fine. The court also ordered the forfeiture of $702, an iPhone 14 Pro Max, a Redmi phone, and an HP laptop recovered from him.

Yusuf Onimisi, who operated under the alias “Mikaylah,” was found guilty of impersonating “Mulan Tuition” on Telegram between November and December 2024. He obtained $300 from a victim, Phillip Lee, under false pretences. Justice Awogboro sentenced him to three months imprisonment without the option of a fine.

In a separate judgement, Justice Sulaiman Akanbi sentenced Abdulbasit Abdulmumeen to two years imprisonment with an option of ₦400,000 fine. Additionally, the court directed that he sweep the premises of the Kwara State High Court for two months under the supervision of a probation officer. He was also ordered to forfeit $145 and an iPhone 11 to the Federal Government.

Also convicted was Victor Anibe, who appeared before Justice Haleema Saleeman. He was sentenced to two years imprisonment with an option of ₦600,000 fine. The court further ordered the forfeiture of ₦4 million in restitution, an iPhone 16 Pro Max, and a Samsung smartphone to the Federal Government.

The EFCC reiterated its commitment to fighting cybercrime, warning that it would continue to bring perpetrators to justice in accordance with the law.