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# Names of Nigerian Scammers Arrested & Convicted – August 2022

# Nigerian Scammers Arrested & Convicted

# August 2022

## Law Enforcement Activity

### Reported by SCARS

## It Is Important That All Victims Understand That Real Progress Is Being Made

## In August 2022 there were: 159 Convictions - 495 Arrests in Nigeria

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.

EFCC CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESSES ARE:  [info@efcc.gov.ng](mailto:info@efcc.gov.ng)  and  [info@efccnigeria.org](mailto:info@efccnigeria.org)

## Scammers Arrested - A Subset of the 495 Arrested in August

1. Arebu Julius
2. Ebiechuwa Victory Ovie
3. John Uwague
4. Edward Asuelimhen
5. Onyeka Sunday
6. Omorefe Osazee
7. Kelvin Emmanuel
8. Osamuliamen Maxwell
9. Osrmudiamen Aganjele
10. Godday Osaretin
11. Osayande Osariemen
12. Destiny Enobokhare
13. Daniel Collins
14. Collins Edobor
15. Chukwuemeka Johnson
16. Omofuma Godpower
17. Progress Edoagu
18. Eze Stanley Chineze
19. Emmanuel Chijioke Ejikeme
20. Chinonso Edwin Abonyi
21. Emmanuel Akoi Chibuike
22. Henry Umenyi Chukwualuka
23. Ayo Iteze Chidiebere
24. Emeka Justice
25. Emmanuel Ayakem
26. Ememuo Innocent Ifeanyi
27. Odinaka Udeh
28. Okonkwo Stanley Chukwuma
29. Ezeakolam Godswill Chihurumnanya
30. Emmanuel Mgbakor kenechukwu
31. Benneth Odinaka
32. Ndefor Chukwudi
33. Ngadi Chima
34. Akalam Lucky Ibuchi
35. Akalam Michael
36. Justus Akalam Chunazom
37. Akalam Kenneth
38. David Monday Ebuka
39. Uchechukwu Kingsley Ebuka
40. Henry Echezona
41. Onyedika Chukwu
42. Abuchi Awa
43. Henry Adumaka
44. Chidera Chika
45. Malachi Asonbe
46. Cosmos Obidimma
47. Akuma Wisdom
48. Agwu Victor
49. Godwin Okoro
50. Obumneke Nwankwo
51. Igboanugo Charles
52. Ibeh Chisom
53. Agbafuna Ifeanyi
54. Chukwu Joseph
55. Chukwu Benard
56. Anson Ugochukwu
57. Mathew Chukwuemeka
58. Temple Emmanuel
59. Buba Mohammed
60. Yusuf Umar
61. Surajo Shehu
62. Abubakar Abdullahi
63. Salisu Mohammed
64. Quadri Sulaiman
65. Nwafor Chinonso
66. Abdullahi Isa
67. Mustapha Mohammed
68. Buhari Hassan
69. Basiru Jafaru
70. Murtala Jafaru
71. Jafaru Abdullahi
72. Osama Abraham Obasohan
73. Okunnuwa Moses
74. Osalenlen Celestine
75. Bassey Sunday Junior
76. Samson Zachariah
77. Ogonyi Jeremiah
78. Sunday Martins
79. Austin Yayison
80. Wilson Chinaza
81. Emmanuel Adeyi
82. Samuel Mark
83. Emmanuel Bassey
84. Kelvin Azuibike
85. Andrew Otuokparwo
86. Miracle Eloze
87. Junior Oseyi
88. Okoye Godfrey
89. Oseiwa Oifoghe
90. Odia Sylvester
91. Ekhazor Evans
92. Collins Akpotu
93. Victor Okoh
94. Francis Agathor
95. Lucky Uchechukwu Ndukwe
96. Precious Omonkhoa Ofure
97. Monye Chukwudi
98. Egwasor Jim
99. Osasuyi Nosa
100. Erhabor Osaikhuwu
101. Gazali Ado
102. Kelvin Essien
103. Michael Ekene
104. Steve Ochanogor
105. Oladujoye Samuel
106. Ohaeme Samuel
107. George Emeka
108. Adenigbo Igbola
109. Famugiloh Hakeem
110. Samuel Elohor
111. Michael Ugochukwu
112. Olumide Olalekan
113. Ayanipo David
114. Adulawo Oladipupo Victor
115. Okenwa Emeka Okobi
116. Adeyanju Olamide Blessing
117. Temi Simon
118. Elias Andrew Ogbe
119. Elvis Akuya
120. Onyebuchi Chisom
121. Abraham Nnana
122. Nwune Fortune
123. Golden Felix
124. Azeri Olam
125. Sushie Christian
126. Michael Chidiebere
127. Ogbu Chekwube
128. Edeh Peter
129. Nweze Ifeanyi
130. Emeka Nwankwo
131. John Chibuike
132. Paschal Tochukwu
133. Eze ifeanyi
134. Raphael Chukwuemeka P.
135. Kennwth Akwozo
136. Chukwuebuka Ogbonna
137. Chunedu Ephraim N.
138. Emmanuel Nnaji
139. Ychenna Nweke E.
140. Orji Chisom
141. Eze Emmanuel
142. Obodoeze Samson
143. Onyedikachi Samuel
144. Ikenna Chijioke
145. James Tochukwu
146. Uche Obieze
147. Ekwunife Chinonso
148. Adimoranma Christian
149. Godwin Chukwuemeka
150. Nnamezie Chidi
151. Bright Chineme
152. Vitus Makwe
153. Nwokeji Joshua Chetachukwu
154. Nzube Daniel
155. Stephen Ogbuabor
156. Sunday Dimeze Chidi
157. Ebuka Ilouno
158. Michael Chidere
159. Ikechukwu Michael
160. Oferka Frank
161. Onyia Joseph
162. Amagba Tochukwu
163. Ogbuabor Emmanuel
164. Michael Obi
165. Emmanuel Chidere
166. Chijioke Ugwu
167. Ugwuoko Obinna
168. Emeka Obilo
169. Mbah Ebube
170. Onah Kasie
171. Nnonyelu Favour Chioma
172. Ajator Henry Sopulu
173. Ego Andy Seji
174. Okeke Ikechukwu Jude
175. Oshioriamite Perfect
176. Ego Akin
177. Oyewole Damilola
178. Ovin Adekunle
179. Ovin Nicholas
180. Ridwan Iyiola
181. Aregbesola Tobiloba
182. Oladosu Saheed
183. Oseni Omotara
184. Abel Durotimi
185. Oyeneye Rilwan Adetola
186. Omoregbe Destiny Nosa
187. Evbonaye Olaleye
188. Adeyemo Abiola
189. Temitope Ajetonmobi
190. Dare-Ilori Oreoluwa David
191. Adekanye Ayodeji Ezekiel
192. Osagie Harry Odosa
193. Arowolo Oluwafemi Isaac
194. Agbaje Jackson Babatunde
195. Owolabi Temiloluwa Dominion
196. Fadipe Biodun Idris
197. Agbayo Moshood Oriyomi
198. Sylvester Evans
199. Oshokoya Olaoluwa Muritalah
200. Omotoye Collins Oluwaseun
201. Hassan Abdulwahab Oladimeji
202. Austin Okolo
203. Modebe Olisa
204. Onyemailu Chisom
205. Igbudy Collins Eloho
206. Onyema Okwuose
207. Daniel Idoko Emumena
208. Chidibele Kelvin
209. Pius Ikwebe
210. Azubuike Maxwell Odor
211. Obaze Justice
212. Monye Emeka Divine
213. Okirhienye Oghenetega
214. Anointed Governor
215. Nebeolisa Obinna
216. Johnson Nnaemeka
217. Augstine Imunor
218. Ukazu Henry
219. Destiny Ikpekpe
220. Joromi Odoko
221. Clinton Oletu Emma
222. Nicholas Brain
223. Anamali Azuka
224. Nonye Fimber Dugbele
225. Nwazi Ebuka
226. Chmezie Emeka
227. Onyeje Chuka
228. Peter Ennemakwu Agbenyo
229. Bobo Alfred
230. George Igbinigie
231. Olumofin Sandra
232. Ighalo Emmanuel
233. John Paul
234. James Obele
235. Godwin Dan
236. Chidi Obele
237. John Obo
238. Omoike Godson
239. Ihonor Maruis
240. Omoarebun Godstime
241. Omoarebun Esteem
242. Okiki Julius
243. Godwin Omoruyi
244. Albert Success
245. Michael Kenny
246. Raymond Amaechi
247. Okiki Tombra
248. Amos Worwei
249. Soware Evans
250. Eroesiri Whiskel
251. Daniel Chukwuemeka
252. Okechukwu Chisom
253. John Chizoba
254. Benard Uguochukwu
255. Nwobodo Christian
256. Nwiba Chukwuemeka
257. Eze Ani Ifechukwu
258. Chikwe James
259. Emmanuel Chukwuebuka
260. Ezugwu Chidera
261. Friday Daniel
262. Destiny Ekene
263. Prosper Nnachetam
264. Justice Chinedu
265. Bright Chimezie
266. Ezugu Nkejika
267. Echi Ikechukwu
268. Udeh Emeka
269. Charles Kosisochukwu
270. Ojinaka Smith
271. Ekene Chukwuebuka
272. Efe Samuel
273. Goodness Ifeanyi
274. Victory Anointing
275. Uche Egbo
276. Onuigbo Kingsley
277. Okakpu Chukwuemeka
278. Nnamdi Odo
279. Mbah Emmanuel
280. Collins Nweke
281. Jason Obi
282. Yahaya Abdulrahman
283. Mohammad Iliyasu
284. Mba Richard Oguge
285. Ogochukwu Ifeanyi Charles
286. Fredrick Mba
287. Gospel Uduak James
288. Charles Chukwuemeka
289. Daniel Ekanem Daniel
290. Andikan Udofot
291. Omolade Fortune
292. Abdullahi Kehinde Tawab
293. Ayomide Alase Abiodun
294. Hassan Larla Olamilekan
295. Makinde Adebowale Saheed
296. Tofunmi Oyebade Segun
297. Rotimi Gbadamosi Ayomide
298. Igbamidun Joshua Olamiposi
299. Gbadamosi Samson Tobiloba
300. Qodir Ayoola Babalola
301. Frank Obi Ogechukwu
302. Olawale Abowaba Joshua
303. Dauda Kareem Oladayo
304. Hammed Dauda Akanji
305. Yusuf Akorede Abiodun
306. Haruna Adedoyin Kayode
307. Yusuf Lawale Raji
308. Adejare Ayuba Olamide
309. Owolabi Gbadamosi Moses
310. Victor Salami Gbenga
311. Abdullahi Teslim Taiwo
312. Oluwaseun Abowaba Samuel
313. Alase Ayodele Philip
314. Oduola Kunmi Ireola
315. Ajayi Olumide Olamilekan
316. Opeyemi Samuel Enitan
317. Yusuf Ayobami Qudus
318. Atanda Jamiu Olamide
319. Ibrahim Bashit Alade
320. Ilori Peter Oladapo
321. Bala Caleb Abdulkarim
322. Ayuba Bala
323. Adebayo Olubunmi
324. Yusuf Salawu
325. Victor Yakubu
326. Victor Udeh
327. Abutu Francis
328. Moses Akeji
329. Aiyegbe ThankGod
330. Eniola Adeniji
331. Abraham Ayodele
332. Julius Omowale
333. Samuel Onojah
334. Saka Usman Ojo
335. Isaac Emmanuel
336. Yusuf Mohammed
337. Ibrahim Musa
338. Omaonu Ojochenemi Victor
339. Olawale Ipadeola
340. Opeyemi Badmus
341. Wasiu Babatunde
342. Ahmed Umar
343. Onome Omavuebe Stansley
344. Progress Ikechukwu
345. Fejiro Oyawiri
346. Ifeanyi Louis
347. Joseph Monday
348. Ikegwuolu Wogbuom
349. Chimobi Henry
350. Victory Erebere
351. Chiwendu Lucky
352. Jasson Ovesuor
353. Miracle Harrison
354. Favour Prosper Iheancho
355. Emeji Gad Chinedu
356. Perculia Ikechukwu
357. Eze Gift
358. Chiemela Uzodinma
359. Chidebere Eze
360. Bright Umoh
361. Raphael Akuru
362. Prince Chris
363. Hillary Ifeanyi Nwosu
364. Destiny Ogueri
365. Terri Afori
366. Daniel Atuzie
367. Justice Nicholas
368. Victor Nnemeka
369. Temitope Ezekiel
370. Anthony Otuke
371. Nelson Matthew
372. Adolphus Iheanyi
373. Omosakin Akinwale
374. Royal Nicolas
375. Henry Anthony
376. Obi Ezekiel
377. Gift Kalu
378. Nichael Emmanuel
379. Chukwuemeka Emeluwe
380. ThankGod Emmanuel
381. Nicholas Chibueze
382. Azubueke Precious
383. Eze Promise
384. Diamond Emesin
385. Tejiro Napoleon
386. Temple Alalibo
387. David Christian
388. Idonesit Ekpo
389. Martin John Gospel
390. Thomas Osigbemen
391. Kennedy Uwuigbe
392. Osameda Osazee
393. Enofe Macaulay
394. Wilfred Ikhireagie
395. Osayande Prosper
396. Adipe Philip
397. Akpa Allenxander
398. Andrew Odokor
399. Ishegbe Samuel
400. Peter Ajine
401. Emmanuel Jayeoba
402. Ademola Jayeoba Wales
403. Ogunnowo Aderosola
404. Adebesin Adeyinka
405. Nkeokelonye Stanley Ifeanyi
406. Afolabi Babatunde Oluwaseun
407. Onyeka Nwokoro
408. Micheal Adedayo Owolabi
409. Musah Esosa Hakeem
410. Osim Happiness
411. Sanusi Timilehin Olawale
412. Sanusi Timilehin Rasak
413. Emmanuel Obogo Adeja
414. Ogunnowo Eniola
415. Idahosa Samuel Osas
416. Alabi Ajekola Peter
417. Timilehin Damilola Emmanuel
418. Egbuno Ifeanyi Favour
419. Jimoh Oluwapelumi Ibrahim
420. Oluwole Olaitan
421. Emmanuel Emeka Okeke
422. Olota Albert
423. Richard Asubi

Note that we believe this is only a partial list based on what was provided. However, a total of 495 scammers/criminals were arrested in August.

### **To see their PHOTOS visit [www.ScammerPhotos.com](http://www.ScammerPhotos.com)**

## Scammers Convicted

1. Jimoh Hamza
2. David Joseph
3. Osondu Obinna Stanley
4. Praise Yusuf
5. Ashiru Adamu
6. Abdulwasiu Yunus
7. Yusuf Buhari
8. Joseph Jerry
9. Solomon (aka Rick Rick)
10. Jatto Mujeeb
11. Opeyemi Bhadmus Abdulsamad
12. Ipadeola Olawale
13. Tomiwa Kingsley
14. Kolawole Segun
15. Awujoola Jobi Muiz (a.k.a Brenda Laska Lukas)
16. David Sunday Chukwudi (a.k.a Dreak Frank)
17. Samuel Stephen Shekwuduza (a.k.a Mcillwain Huong)
18. Salawu Ayobami Adeyemi(a.k.a Roselin Dave)
19. Adikpo Diamond Aondover
20. Mathew Itodo Onyilo
21. Taiwo Oreagba
22. Bambgbose Temitayo Abiodun (a.k.a Scott Buchanan)
23. Adebayo Sodik (Trisha Patterson)
24. Yekini Ismail Omokayode
25. Ayoade Taofeek Adekunle (a.k.a Jessica Weaver)
26. Taiwo Babalola Oluwatope (a.k.a Bram Sem)
27. Ibrahim Ayinla Ajadi (a.k.a Chris Young)
28. Sodiq Razaq Olamilekan (a.k.a Daren Amanda)
29. Adams Rasaq Lekan (a.k.a Angelina Gomez)
30. Emeka Anaga
31. Anas Bello Tangaza
32. Nwani Chukwuma
33. Opara Emeka Peter
34. Moses Igomah Okini
35. Abu Solomon
36. Nureni Olalekan
37. Bashir Abdullahi (aka One Eye General)
38. Adeyemi Israel Abiodun
39. Yekeen Azeez Ishola
40. Okeniyi Sanuel Akiniyi
41. Theophilus Ademola Bukola
42. Salami Mohammed Adetayo
43. Pelumi Ajayi Temiloluwa
44. Lawal Abdullateef Olalekan
45. Okusanwo Mayowa Daniel
46. Oluwole Oluwasegun Ayomide
47. Adedotun Omodele Yusuf
48. Monday Nnaemeka Samuel
49. Idowu Adeshina
50. Olowe Nifemi Ayomide
51. Adubu Olamiotan Sunday
52. Kehinde Olatunji Kehinde
53. Oguntuase Tope Francis
54. Elijah Isaac Wisdom
55. Ogbanaya Chukwu Chukwu
56. Adekola Adekunle
57. Odebode Temiloluwa Kehinde
58. Joseph Odunayo Clement
59. Andrew Adekunle Masika
60. Usman Mubarak Damilare
61. Isiaka Olumide Hammed
62. Uawu Osita Henry
63. Kareem Afeez Alabi
64. Ogunyemi Ayobami Samuel
65. Mimiola Victor Olamide
66. Adeeko Kolade Emmanuel
67. Egberongbe Adedayo Quam
68. Oyelaran Olayiwola Jeremaih
69. Hammed Rilwan Ishola
70. Adefowora Omotayo David
71. Adedeji Ibrahim Olamilekan
72. Emmanuel Timileyin Akinbowale
73. Michael Damola Olanrewaju
74. Ayanyemi Olaide Samuel
75. Boye Timilehin Emmanuel
76. Timileyin Ajibola Idowu
77. Azeez Tolulope Ayoade
78. Sanni Joshua Omeiza
79. Badmus Usman Olaitan
80. Jimoh Olawale AbdulAzeez
81. Jeremiah Joseph (aka Means Smith)
82. Sani Zakariyyah Onoruoiza
83. Nnabuihe Martins
84. Joseph Amoto
85. Muhammed Soliu
86. Alkali Wakil, a.k.a Mama Boko Haram
87. Tahiru Saidu Daura
88. Prince Lawal Shoyede
89. Adetuberu Christopher Adetoyese
90. Jumbo Owoidihe Otu
91. Ojekale Samuel Ayodimeji
92. Azeez Toheeb Oluwatemilorun
93. Ayomide Michael Eniola
94. Adetona Oladimeji Abdulazeez
95. Shonola Gafar Opeyemi
96. Stephen Babi Charles
97. Ogunyemi Olajide Temitope
98. Olamilekan Fafiolu Quadri
99. Olamilekan Paul Akinyemi
100. Ayegbusi Ayokunle
101. Taiwo Azeez Dolapo
102. Adeogun Usman Oluwatobiloba
103. Oyewumi Michael Oluwapelumi
104. Amedari Halilu Bala
105. Olamilekan Wasiu Durojaiye
106. Yusuf Adetokunbo
107. Fatai Musbau Opeyemi
108. Ayodele Olumide Sunday
109. Oribolawa Idris Abiodun
110. Abdulahi Malek Olaniyi
111. Onigbinde Rasaq Oyindamola
112. Emmanuel Victor Mayowa
113. Moses Oyowevotu Oghenaire
114. Awwal Babatunde Arekemase
115. Adewale Ayomipo Owolabi
116. Yusuf David Olamide
117. Atitade Hassan Ajao
118. Hammed Olamilekan (aka James Wright)
119. Shina Victor (aka Alecia Moore Pink)
120. Isaac Garba Amos (aka Jeong Ho)
121. Abdul Salam Isiaka (aka. America Smith)
122. Ahmed Abdul Razak (aka Romilda Carlos)
123. Nnabuihe Micheal ( aka Wayne Henderson, Leonard Maxine, Alex issued Lea and Deanne Manly)
124. Bemu Edward David (aka Mike Alexander Valencia)
125. Bemu Eric Praise (aka Lila Anderson)
126. Destiny Maikarfi (aka Dfb-Hack and Rockunlockz)
127. Paul Adebayo
128. Ambrose Eden Onyemaechi (aka Hugh Jackman)
129. Kamaldeen Abdullahi (aka Amelia Ralf)
130. Collins Mitchell Ojonye (aka Derrick Richie)
131. Jeremiah Ogbe Emmanuel
132. Samuel Anakaa
133. Daniel Saka
134. Ogbor Eliot
135. Kelvin Chris
136. Bisiriyu Abdulfatai
137. Awopetu Gbolahan Emmanuel
138. Johnbull Kingsley
139. Dikko Umar
140. Shittu Taiwo
141. Olaniyi Roqueeb Ajibola
142. Samuel Josiah
143. Emejom Jude Chinomso
144. Okolie Collins
145. Hezekiah Oghenekume
146. Musa Dauda
147. Akinselure Adebayo
148. Obafemi Oluwatosin
149. Ali Sani Yaro
150. Lateef Adedeji Sulaiman
151. Iliasu Azeez Olajuwon
152. Adebanji Ayomide Idowu
153. Joseph Timileyin Evbosaru
154. Ademola Azeez Taiwo
155. Hassan Warith Ademola
156. Idowu Babatunde Awojulu
157. Olagoke Olalekan Bayo
158. Victor John Enya
159. Noble Dainge Tamunoateli

Note that we believe this is only a partial list based on what was provided. The EFCC shows 159 convictions in August.

### See the JULY 2022 list [click here](https://romancescamsnow.com/dating-scams/names-of-nigerian-scammers-arrested-convicted-july-2022/)

## 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.
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### 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.
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#### 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:**
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> *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.
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### 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.