Justice Musa Kakaki of a Federal High Court, Lagos, on Wednesday, ordered the remand of an alleged Internet fraudster, Akpoguma Onome Patrick, who is facing criminal charges of identity theft and fraud, in the custody of the Nigerian Correctional Services (NCoS), till February 4, 2025, when his bail application will be heard and determined.
The 28 year old was recently paraded at the Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos, for allegedly attempting to bribe some of its operatives with the sum of $100,000 (approximately N174 million)
Justice Kakaki ordered the defendant’s remand, after he pleaded not guilty to a seven count-charge of conspiracy, identity theft and impersonation, obtaining money by false pretence and conversion of proceeds of criminal act, made against him by the Officers of Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos.
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