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N71million Fraud: Court jails 73-year-old Lagos resident for 24 years

The Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos State capital has sentenced a 73-year-old man identified as Anthony Abomeli, to 24 years imprisonment over N71million fraud.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), arraigned Abomeli, before Justice Mojisola Dada on a nine-count charge bordering on issuance of dud cheques, obtaining by false pretence and stealing to the sum of N71million.

It was learnt that 73-year-old Abomeli was accused of defrauding an oil and gas company, Nepal Oil and Gas Services Limited, in a business deal that involved the sale of land in a commercial city of Onitsha, Anambra State.

According to the EFCC, investigation revealed that at the time the defendant was selling the land to the petitioner, the land had already been sold to someone else not mentioned by the commission.

On Friday June 3, 2022, the presiding judge, Justice Dada found the defendant guilty of the offence and sentenced him to 24 years in prison.

Source: saharareporters.com

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Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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