AAU Saga: High Court Orders EFCC to Sell Recovered Vehicle in Internet Fraud Case
Benin High Court issued a directive, instructing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to proceed with the sale of a Toyota Venza 2012 model, recovered from AAU graduate, Osadolor Edomwonyi.
Zita Ezechi 
In a significant development, the Benin High Court issued a directive on Monday instructing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to proceed with the sale of a Toyota Venza 2012 model, recovered from Osadolor Edomwonyi, a graduate of Biochemistry from Ambrose Ali University. Edomwonyi was charged with involvement in internet fraud.
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Justice Efe Ikponmwonba handed down a three-year prison sentence to Edomwonyi and further ordered the forfeiture of his recovered iPhone 13. Additionally, the court ruled to permanently close Edomwonyi's various bank accounts, including those with Opay, a kids' account, and Access Bank.
The verdict marks a significant milestone in the legal proceedings against Edomwonyi, underscoring the judiciary's commitment to combating cybercrime and ensuring that perpetrators face the full consequences of their actions.
The decision to sell the recovered vehicle represents a step towards recovering proceeds of illicit activities, with the funds expected to be channeled towards restitution or other lawful purposes as determined by the court.
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The case against Edomwonyi serves as a stern warning against individuals engaging in internet fraud and other forms of cybercrime. The EFCC, along with the judiciary, continues to intensify efforts to curb financial crimes and uphold the rule of law in Nigeria.
