It Is Important That All Victims Understand That Real Progress Is Being Made
Scammers are being arrested every day! When measured worldwide an average of over 1,500 scammers are arrested a day.
In 2021 alone, over 540,000 scammers/fraudsters were arrested worldwide.
This is a trend that has been growing for the last 5 years that is expected to continue. Even in Nigeria, the growth in arrests is nothing short of amazing!
In an effort to promote transparency of law enforcement successes and failures in West Africa we have decided to start listing the criminals arrested or convicted each month from Nigeria. If Ghana or the other countries start contributing, we will list them too, but we will start with just Nigeria.
Please Note:
This is based upon information provided by local law enforcement and may be subject to revision without notice, and for that reason may be incomplete. They are presented as received – in no particular order.
Do You Recognize Any Arrested Names?
If you do you can contact the EFCC to submit a victim’s impact statement for their trial. Victim impact statements can influence the court during sentencing. See below for how to create and prepare one.
Scammers Arrested
- Augustine Onyekachi Nkowachi
- Tosen Samuel Oguntoye
- Chubuike Joseph Nwokoro
- Christopher Okeke
- Austin Fama
- Victor Lucky
- Victor Apugo
- Emeka Chukwu
- Tariesi Ego
- Best Okon Akpan
- Kenneth Ekeke
- Divine Umoh
- Abasii Bianuake
- Life Attai
- Daniel Assor
- Orji Michael Kelechi
- John Amadi
- Onwe Nnaemeka Caleb
- Onwe Onyekachi Prince
- Chukwuma Boniface
- Chika Eze
- Eze Ambrose
- Ogbodo Chisom Francis
- Elochukwu Nkemakolam
- Collins Igiliegbe Chizoba
- Johnbosco Onyedika Ilechukwu
- Okeke Michael
- Mamus Rex Brume
- Obidinma Henry Ogboke
- Ozoeze Henry Amobi
- George Onovo
- Kenechukwu ThankGod
- Albert Nkemakolam
- John Elechukwu
- Ifeanyi Miracle Egbo
- Umunnakwe Tobias Uchenna
- Will be updated when possible
- Collins Okolo Tochukwu
- Lucky Ekeh Chinedu
- Emmanuel Chiemenie
- Ifawole Ajibola (aka Baba Kalifa)
- Alfa Abiodun Ibrahim
- Wale Adifala
- Sulaimon Godspower
- Ejiro Igho
- Tega Oyah
- Lucky Osawale
- Nedum Monday
- Ifeanyi Emmanuel
- Imafidon Umweni
- Joe Ugoka
- Ehis Famous
- Olalekan Ogunsanya
- Asonya Goodluck
- Kingsley Andrew
- Daniel Godswill
- Ojibi Mairo Silver
- Samuel Joseph
- Majemite Simon
- Emeka Udorah
- Osagboyo Hendrix
- Uchenna Chukwujindu
- Martin Andrew
- Oganiru Godwin
- Emmanuel Okoro
- Isaac Alex
- Mike Araco
- David Happy
- Maxwell Orakwe
- Ugboka Innocent
- Ufuoma Oyovwevotu
- Kenneth Osaretin
- Anthony Avworhok
- Ikani Dennis
- Simon Ogedegbe
- Emmanuel Oyovwi
- Williams Benjamin
- Caleb Olisaebuka
- Oghenekihworo Oghene
- Agbogidi Great
- Okorie Stephen
- Onyekachi Cajetan Abbas
- Chibuo Victor Chinedu
- Okafor Chukwudozie aka “The Best”
- James Aliyu
- Kalu Kennedy Ndukwe
- Onyenso Emmanuel
- Richard Yakubu
- Haruna Abubukar
- Peter Ukabam
- Godwin Peters
- Usman Garba Haruna
- Nwani Chukwuma
- Kabiru Shehu
- Miracle Enondano
- Ikenna Ojobeagu
- Martins Ezeorah
- Vammo Veedo Big Dinakantri
- Promise Sunday
- Ukala Goldman
- Isaac Golden
- Peter Ikechukwu
- Bankole Olamide
- John Chiemela
- Thomas Martins
- Dr Victor, Emmanuel Owuma
- Emmanuel Sekun
- Philip Abaku
- Emmanuel Egwuanumku
- Thompson Charles Lekia
- Ken Anelele Marvel
- Kelechi Prince
- Ugochukwu Ukaigwe
- Ake John
- Victor Madu
- Moses Jubril Akrah
- Jonathan Jeffery
- Noble Lot
- Success Umukoro
- Precious Michael
- Christabel Enoch
- Desmond Ogu
- Louis Abbas
- Donaldson Ugbo
- Kelvin Dickson
- Henry Messiah
- Godwin Egwelike
- Timinepre Esuku
- Mathew Kelvin
- Alfred Friday
- Nyderson Mufisa Nwogu
- Boyle Edward
- Ifeanyi Elum
- Richard Welle Chikodi
- Ogu Raymond
- Tamunoturoko Briggs
- Kenedy Patrick
- Shadrach Savior
- King Nwonuma
- Chisom Umah
- Joseph Effiong
- Kelvin Ifeanyi
- Birabil Lessi Junior Goodness
- George Nnamdi
- Doro Precious
- E. Francis, A. Emmanuel
- M. Wakili
- C. Francis
- I. Emmanuel
- J. Williams
- P. Idoko
- M. Itodo
- S. Abah
- O. Ameh
- O. Samson
- O. Amuta
- O. Precious
- O. Solomon
- N. Alex
- O. Emmanuel
- E. Godwin
- O. Ochigbo
- E. Chukwu
- W. Godwin
- Y. Elijah
- V. Godwin
- L. Owoicho
- A. Augustine
- O. Moses
- Akinselure Bayo
- Awopetu Abayomi
- Adekanyi Ayo
- Victor Ugwu
- Awopetu Emmanuel
- Ige Damilola
- Omotoyinbo Pelumi
- Ayeomoni Oluwaseun
- Adeoye Olamide
- Ojo Gbolahon
- Adegbona Adedeji
- Johnson Sunkanmi
- Emmanuel Tosin
- Busayo Ayeni
- Olumide Oluwalogbon
- Temitayo Temenu
- Victor Emaiku
- Abiodun Babatunde
- Ehuwayijomo Orowole
- Odukoya Jesuseyiyan
- Leke Daniel
- Obafemi Tosin
- Suleimon Moshood
- Akadiri Olalekan
- Adeyanju Isaac
- Alakuro Lasisi
- Hammed Saqio
- Emaiku Abraham
- Adenuberun Olarenwaju
- Pius Ogunfeyimi
- Okunnuwa Moses
- Ayomideji Owolabi
- Falodun Temilehin
- Owanikan Damilola
- Omotehinse Joshua
- Emaiku Michael
- Abel Ayo
- Samuel Famous
- Resurrection Adetuwa
- Emaiku Emmanuel
- Ogundele Oluwaseun
- Okhiria Alex Chibueze
- Olootu Damilola Ayomikun
- Akiwale Isreal Bunmi
- Oladele Olatunde Oladimeji
- Okeniyi Samuel Akinniyi
- Sanya Oyekole Olakunle
- Okon Gideon Henry
- Stephen Samuel Shekwuduza
- Adeshina Opeyemi Akanni
- Hezekiah Ajadi Oluwatobi
- Omoke Ogbonnaya Okike
- Alex Samuel Aiku
- Micheal Olakunle Oyinwola
- Salami Oluwafemi Salami
- Udeh Moses Emeka
- Monday Samuel Nnaemeka
- Oluchukwu Emmanuel Ifeanyi Chukwu
- Olaleye Azeez Olaide
- Akintunde Victor Opeyemi
- Akintayo Abass Waliu
- Bada Samuel Rotimi
- Isaac Isaiah Chinedu
- Adeleke Olawale Isaac
- Enoch Obaloluwa Bolaji
- Afolabi Tomiwa Pelumi
- Chukwudi Emeka Samuel
- Abiola Oloruntoba Enoch
- Chukwu Ogbonnaya Chukwu
- Ogbonna Simon Ugwu
- Durodoye Jubril Akinwunmi
- Durodoye Idris Akindeji
- Sanmabo Ayodeji Olufisayo
- Olatunbosun Abdulmujeeb Olanrewaju.
- Fatade Idowu Olamilekan
- Achimugu Nelson Ojonoka
- Victor Atsumbe
- Akoh Grace Samuel
- Usman Abubakar Sadiq
- Jacob Emmanuel
- Solomon John
- Christian Oyakhilome
- Adesanya Adeolu Tosin
- Uloko George Ojonugwa
- Timothy Eleojo Moses
- Negedu Joseph Onuchei
- Usman Tenimu
- Lukman Musa
- Samuel Atadoga
- Daniel Atekojo James
- Abdulrazaq Iko-ojo Ahnod
- Olarewaju John Olumide
- Ademola Adegoke Daniel
- Akinselure Bayo
- Awopetu Abayomi
- Adekanyi Ayo
- Victor Ugwu
- Awopetu Emmanuel
- Ige Damilola
- Omotoyinbo Pelumi
- Ayeomoni Oluwaseun
- Adeoye Olamide
- Ojo Gbolahon
- Adegbona Adedeji
- Johnson Sunkanmi
- Emmanuel Tosin
- Busayo Ayeni
- Olumide Oluwalogbon
- Temitayo Temenu
- Victor Emaiku
- Abiodun Babatunde
- Ehuwayijomo Orowole
- Odukoya Jesuseyiyan
- Leke Daniel
- Obafemi Tosin
- Suleimon Moshood
- Akadiri Olalekan
- Adeyanju Isaac
- Alakuro Lasisi
- Hammed Saqio
- Emaiku Abraham
- Adenuberun Olarenwaju
- Emmanuel Saleh alias Wizblaq
- Patience Nuhu
- Bulus Haruna
- Kingsley Simon
- Obazee Destiny
- Oloton Kenneth
- Emmanuel Patrick
- Cobirevwhe Lucky
- Wisdom Chinedu Okeke
- Emmanuel Obiajulu Okafor
- Chime Gabriel
- Uchime Gabriel
- Usenbor Aghosa Austin
- Precious Osayi
- Salman Abdullahi
- Iseri Ochuko
- Okator Emeka
- Usehbor Eghosa Auhin
- Chime Gabriel Onyebuchi
- Amas Randy Ehingiator
- Osabee Jerry Olabor
- Wisdom Usenbor
- Etaga Uyuoma
- Perokri Destiny
- Chime Stephen
- Eneome Daniel
- Eneh Chukwuemeka
- Kennet Okoduwa
- Eze Nwaennezie Samuel
- Igbinomwanhia Esosa
- Igbinomwanhia Miracle
- Olajiar Victor
- Ekeainya Confidence
- Akpa Anthony Somtochukwu
- Abubakar Mohammed
- Lawrence Philip
- Edewor Victor
- Triumph Amgbu
- Elvis Ogheze
- Maduakolam Lius Fred
- Edet Victor Akpan
- Joshua Fidelis
- Henry Wisdom
- Isiah Ejarat
- Destiny Waaogho Erigga
- David Alli
- Goodluck Edowru
- James Otu
- Asoulu Dare
- Jerry Thankgod
- Anawanti Finder
- Edowuru Famous
- Felix Osaro
- Ukaegbu Franklin
- Clinton Paul
- Stansley .O. Tallick
- Prosper Osadebameh
- Prince Onyebuchi Ifeanyi
- Gift Henry
- Miracle Danien
- Anyaeri Chidiebere
- Udechukwu Ezenna
- Udechukwu Victor
- Favor Kelechi
- Ernest Chidubem
- Endurance Erebo
- Chigozie Emeonye
- Precious Enomah
- Ohiarekurh Daniel
- Ordinachukwu Daniel Obinna
- Light Gospel Nwosu
- John Junior
- Udosina Obi Mike
- Samuel Promise
- Aremo Folarin
- Treasure Mike
- Confidence Paul
- Precious Paul
- Ndubusi John Kingsley
- Emmanuel Matthew Agoke
- Aso Gideion Apata
- Favor Otogbo
- Favor Shadrack Moses
- Vincent Athanasius
- Imafidon Junior
- Kelly Didi
- Emmanuel Odunor
- Samuel Dickson
- Victor Akpan
- Godwin Oluwafemi Ozeknome
- Norbert Atuna
- Sam Uba
- Emmanuel Bobo Ojuru
- Kelechi Ben
- Matthis Ibidabo
- Kelvin Mathew Agoke
- Chidera Chibuzor Anieze
- Moses Shedrack
- Collins Christopher
Note that we believe this is only a partial list based upon what was provided.
Scammers Convicted
- Akinola Jeremiah
- Agbo Emmanuel
- Uchechukwu Ani
- Nnamdi Ugwu
- Ikechukwu Emmanuel Ebube
- Chijioke Christian
- Obaji Charles Imoke
- Nwafor Victor Somkenechukwu
- Chibuzor Okeke
- Samuel Great
- Ukandu Benedict
- Augustine Akpos Austin
- Chinwendu Okoh
- Nnamdi Moses Tochukwu
- Eze Onyebuchi Hillary
- Emmanuel Alex Akwakolam
- Chiemerie Samuel
- Nwaojeh Emeka
- Somtochi Collins Eze
- Dike Emmanuel Chidiebere
- Chukwudi Okeke
- Enete Ontekachi Gideon
- Obeta Ifeanyi
- Utoatuonu Osita
- Ejiofor Okwuchukwu
- Somtochuchukwu Promise Ezeanyagu
- Ifeanyi Joseph Ikeh
- Azuka Michael
- Nnaemeka Ejebu
- Edafe menford Odio
- Emmanuel Chika Eneanya
- Markanthony Emeka Akabuike
- Chinemerem David Egwuatu
- Arinze Maduka Samuel
- Okeke Oluebube
- Christian Ifesinachi Okoye
- Will be updated when possible
- Awanya Jidechukwu
- Ugwuagbo Stephen Nnaemeka
- Obi Chinedu Edison
- Lateef Adedeji Sulaiman
- Iliasu Azeez Olajuwon
- Adebanji Ayomide Idowu
- Joseph Timileyin Evbosaru
- Ademola Azeez Taiwo
- Hassan Warith Ademola
- Idowu Babatunde Awojulu
- Olagoke Olalekan Bayo
- Victor John Enya.
- Andrew Ebuka
- Mubarak Adeyemi
- Musa Haruna
- Bello Ademola Toheeb
- Olashoju Mohammed Abiodun
- Eniatimo Oludare Samson
- Olaniran Abiodun
- Amusa Abdulhakeem Oluwasegunfunmi
- Ijebu Ode
- Ajisafe Sodiq Olaide
- Lawal Samuel Morenikeji
- Osuolale Abdullahi Abiodun
- Olamilekan Ridwan Taofeek.
- Amos Richard Perekime
- Ben Goodluck
- Solomon Oghenefejiro Daniel
- Ugbabe Ogah Nelson
- Prosper Oweifah
- Christopher Samuel Akpan
- Ojei Ekene Franklin
- Uzobo Lucky Divine
- Babarinde Sodiq Adewale
- Adewale Jegede Akanni
- Favour Otogbo
- Anawanti Finbar
- Amogie Julius
- Omogbon Friday Harry
- Osaze Okoro
- Lucky Tegiri
- Omokhua Destiny
- Alabi Gift Jesse
- Sulaimon Qudus Olasukanmi
- Ridwan Gbolahan Olayiwola
- Adenuga Adeniran Sunday
- Afuye Adeniyi Emmanuel
- Yusuf Ademola Matthew
- Adele Fuad Ayinde
- Olayinka Taiwo Olaniyi.
- Christopher Karmond
- Mayor Adonor
- Horso Amma Abba
- Umar Mustapha
- Al’amin Idris
- Destiny Unabor
- Confidence Ekeanya
- Olalekan Adekola Adeojo
- Theophilus Ehoghcho Opanachi
Note that we believe this is only a partial list based upon what was provided.
VICTIM IMPACT STATEMENTS
What is a Victim Impact Statement?
A Victim Impact Statement is a written or oral statement presented to the court at the sentencing of the defendant. Many times victims, their family members, and friends of the victim participate in both written and verbal statements. More often than not, numerous individuals write letters to the sentencing judge, and only a few of those directly connected to the crime speak at sentencing. Victim Impact Statements were created as an opportunity for the judge to hear how a criminal action has affected you and those that you love. Victim Impact Statements are not limited to the courts. Many times, probation or paroling agencies allow for an opportunity to present a statement as well.
How to Write a Victim Impact Statement?
As you are preparing your impact statement, you may find that using the following questions can guide you. Remember that writing about your feelings may be very painful, so be sure to pace yourself and don’t feel that you need to have it “perfect”. Be gentle with yourself and take as many breaks as you need. As you are preparing your statement, you may find that the following questions can guide you:
- How did the crime affect you and your family?
- What was the emotional impact of the crime on you and your family?
- What was the financial impact on you and your family?
- Do you have any recommendations for the court about the disposition (sentencing) of this case?
- Is there anything else you would like to tell the court?
The above guidelines do not cover the totality of the impact of crime but may be used as a starting point. Victim Impact statements are unique to you and people have various ways of expressing how crime has affected them. Even though guidelines are typically given to you before sentencing, and there is much flexibility in how you present your statement, there are things you will need to take into consideration.
DO THIS:
Write simply and descriptively. Your goal is to help the court feel your trauma. While nobody can truly understand what you are feeling, you can help others identify with your trauma by using feeling-evoking words and phrases. Using descriptive words can help people form an image of what you are saying.
Example:
Every morning when I wake up, I have to remind myself that my attacker won’t be able to hurt me today. If I don’t tell myself that I simply can’t get out of bed. Since I was assaulted I have lost the full function of my right leg. I still have to go to the doctor for physical therapy and they fear that I still won’t be able to walk the same. I used to love to run, until my attacker took that away from me. It hurts emotionally and physically to even make it to work in the morning. When I drive past the place that this all happened I try not to shake in fear. I can’t sleep most nights without nightmares of my attacker. I so desperately want my life back. The life I had before he took my life away.
Another:
I was the victim of this person who deliberately manipulated me and stole my future in the cruelest possible way. He made me fall in love with a fake identity tht I truly believed was a real person, then manipulated me to drain my savings just so he could live a better life. Even at the end, he know how devestated I was when I found out and he just laughed and said I should kill myself. The loss of my savings means that I have no security in my future and I am now dependent on my family, something I never though I would. The trauma I have experienced from this has left me with long lasting PTSD and other psychological and emotional harm that I will live with all my life – all because this criminal wanted more bling.
- Do address the judge, or paroling authority, when you speak. You may want to talk directly to the offender. If this is something you want to do, ask permission from the judge first. You can still say what you need regarding the offender through the judge.
- Do ask permission if a picture is part of your statement. More often than not this is allowed, but any visual aids you utilize will need permission from the court first.
- Do write out your statement in advance. Presenting a statement is emotional. You may think you know what you want to say but when the time comes, your emotions could take over and your train of thought is lost. If this occurs, you can read directly from your statement.
- Do have an alternate person that can read your statement in case you cannot finish.
Don’t Do This:
- Don’t directly express your anger toward the court or the offender. Your goal is to express your hurt and your pain, not to blame. The blame has already been placed on the offender, so now is the time to talk about what you have been experiencing through your loss.
- Don’t use unsuitable language, as it will diminish the effectiveness of your statement.
- Don’t describe what you want to happen to the offender in prison. Please do not get descriptive about any harm you would like to see imposed.
- Don’t put personal, identifying information in your letter and do not say it verbally in court. This includes your physical address, mailing address, email address and phone number. The offender will be provided copies of all letters submitted. If you state this out loud in court, it will be another opportunity for the offender to contact you in the future.
What Happens to your Victim Impact Statement? Do You Have to Read it in Court?
First, it depends on where the trial will be. If Nigeria for example, it is impractical to go there, so your statement is the only way you can be heard!
Preparing and presenting an impact statement in court, or in front of a paroling or probation agency, can be intimidating. If you do not think you can physically stand in front of the offender and read your statement, have an alternate in mind beforehand. It does not matter who presents your statement as long as you have identified this person in advance. Many times, victim advocates are asked to present impact statements. It does not have to be a victim advocate and should be someone you feel comfortable expressing your words.
If you submit a letter, this will become part of the court file, the prosecutor’s file, and the defense’s file. Victim Impact Statements can also be included in the offender’s Department of Corrections file. It could be subject to public disclosure. This is why it is essential to not include contact information in your statements, written or verbally.
Why Write a Victim Impact Statement?
It is not mandatory you write an impact statement. This is a right you have but not one you have to participate in. Many choose not to participate. There are several reasons why Victim Impact Statements are beneficial. The reasons stated below are just a few.
- The judge gets to hear your side of the story. This is usually the first time this occurs. Throughout the criminal justice process, the focus is on the offender. Hearing from those that are affected by the crime puts a face to an often forgotten victim.
- You have a chance to tell the judge how you want sentencing to occur. More often than not, cases conclude by a plea offer. Many times the prosecutor and defense have agreed to a recommended amount of time. The judge is not bound by that agreement. You can make a difference in the amount of time an offender receives by speaking up. This is true in cases that go to trial as well.
- You have the opportunity to address the court, and the offender by way of the court, about how the crime has affected you. Many find this helpful in the journey of victimization. Letting those know how they harmed you can be beneficial for emotional well-being.
- The impact statement becomes part of the offender’s permanent file. It is a reminder of the harm they caused you.
Where To Send Them?
Contact your local police or District/State Attorney/Prosecutor’s office for how to submit one.
In the case of foreign trials, such s with the EFCC – send them by email to the agency involved.
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- AgainstScams.org – SCARS Corporate Website
- SCARS YouTube Video Channel
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