Internet Fraudsters Sentenced After OOPL Sting Operation: Four Jailed by Lagos Court

Four convicted internet fraudsters, nabbed in a large-scale sting operation at a hotel near the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta, Ogun State, have been sentenced by the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. The verdict was delivered on Friday, August 15, 2025, by Justice D.I. Dipeolu, following separate charges of impersonation and online fraud brought by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The defendants—Bisiriyu Roqeeb Abiodun, Ibrahim Azeez Olatunji, Akinwale Isaac, and Habeeb Oladipupo Oshundairo—were among 93 suspects apprehended during the EFCC sting at OOPL precincts. They each pleaded guilty to the charges, admitting to various acts of online impersonation designed to defraud unsuspecting victims.

1.Bisiriyu Roqeeb Abiodun (alias “Sharon”) was found guilty of creating a false persona as a white American woman to deceive a victim in Tennessee via a ‘Zangi’ account linked to his Samsung Galaxy S20. He was sentenced to one month imprisonment or an alternative fine of ₦500,000. The court ordered forfeiture of his Samsung Galaxy S20 and ₦200,000 paid in restitution.

2.Ibrahim Azeez Olatunji posed as “Camila” using a fraudulent Google account to commit internet fraud. He received a one-month jail term, with an option of ₦500,000 fine.

3.Akinwale Isaac impersonated multiple women—Monica and Daisy—on WhatsApp, swindling unsuspecting individuals for personal gain. He was sentenced to three months in prison or an alternative fine of ₦1,000,000. His iPhone 16 Pro Max, Galaxy Note 9, ₦400,000 in restitution, and a 2017 Toyota Camry were ordered to be forfeited to the federal government.

4.Habeeb Oladipupo Oshundairo admitted to impersonating an expert in service certificates and revenue preparation using a Gmail account. He benefitted ₦600,000 from his fraudulent activities. The court sentenced him to 30 days of community service in Igbesa, Ogun State, to be supervised by the EFCC and Correctional Centre.

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EFCC prosecutors Franklin Ofoma and S.M. Yabo presented extra-judicial statements, mobile devices, forensic investigation records, and bank drafts of restitution payments as evidence. Justice Dipeolu, taking into account the guilty pleas, evidence presented, and pleas for leniency by defense counsel citing the defendants’ remorse and first-offender status, delivered the respective sentences and ordered asset forfeiture.

Alongside the custodial sentences and monetary fines, several items including high-end mobile phones, cash, and a vehicle were seized and ordered to be forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria as proceeds of crime.

This ruling is part of EFCC’s ongoing crackdown on cybercrime in Nigeria, designed to serve as a warning to others engaging in fraudulent online activities. The Commission reaffirmed its commitment to investigating and prosecuting internet-related offenses across the country.