Justice S. M. Shuaibu of the Federal High Court in Benin City on Wednesday, convicted and sentenced Omo-Ogbebor Uyioghosa to two years imprisonment on one count charge of impersonation and obtaining by false pretence brought against him by the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
Uyioghosa was said to have fraudulently impersonated the identity of Zhong Jiaming, a Chinese national, by sending his pictures to unsuspecting Chinese ladies through the internet with the intent to obtain money.
Upon arraignment Uyioghosa pleaded guilty to the charge. In view of his plea, the prosecuting EFCC lawyer, K. U. Udus prayed the court to convict and sentence the defendant in accordance with the plea bargain agreement between the parties.
Justice Shuaibu convicted and sentenced Uyioghosa to two years imprisonment with option of a fine of N500,000.
Uyioghosa is also to forfeit his laptop and undertake in writing to be of good behaviour.
