Monday 13 May 2013

Fake Nigerian Pastors Jailed In Lagos For Duping Church Members In N1 Billion Deposit Scam

A Nigerian High Court has sentenced two 'men of God', Pastor Glory
Abrefera and Reverend Vincent Okpogo to 10 years imprisonment each
over a N1 billion deposit scam.

Justice Ibrahim Buba of the Federal High Court in Asaba, capital of
Delta state, found the duo and their company, Mustard Seed Micro
Investment Limited guilty on a four count charge of carrying out
banking practice without licence.

The accused persons were said to have collected over N1 billion from
different individuals and organizations as deposits in an illegal
banking practice.

They have also failed to account for all the deposits they collected.

Mustard Seed Micro Investment Limited was convicted on two counts and
fined N2 million on each of the counts. Pastor Abrefera and Reverend
Okpogo, both directors of Mustard Seed Micro Investment limited, were
also convicted on two counts and sentenced to 10 years imprisonment
each.

They were equally fined N2 million on each of the counts.

The terms are to run concurrently.

The accused persons were said to have sometimes between 2006 and 2007
at Warri, Delta State engaged in banking practice without the required
banking license and thereby committed an offence contrary to section
2(2) of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act, Cap B3, Vol 2,
Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.

Part of the charge reads: "that Pastor Glory Okeoghene Abrefera,
Reverend Vincent Okpogo and Mrs Nonye Abrefera (still at large) whilst
being directors of Mustard Seed Micro Investment Limited sometime
between 2006 and 2007 at Warri, Delta State within the jurisdiction of
the Federal High Court knowingly consented to the carrying on of
banking business without a valid licence by the company thereby
committed an offence contrary to Section (2) and 49(1)of the Banks and
other Financial Institutions Act Cap B(3), Vol 2, laws of the
Federation of Nigeria 2004".

The so-called men of God were arrested following a petition filed by
some of the depositors to the EFCC, detailing the dubious activities
of the accused persons.

The EFCC subsequently intervened, investigated the activities of the
voodoo bank and arraigned the suspects in 2011.

Counsel to EFCC, G. K. Latona described the judgment as a milestone in
the Nigerian judiciary.

He said it was the first time that persons were convicted for carrying
out banking practice without the required licence.

He said the judgment would serve as a deterrent to other persons
engaging in such nefarious activities

8 comments:

  1. Men who sleep around are noticed as "players" and this is viewed positively
    quantity men. Girls who sleep about are observed as "sluts".

    It appears type of unfair, and feels like a double normal.


    Also visit my web page: marcus london

    ReplyDelete
  2. HAI JAY CUTLER my self ranaj .i desire to be bodybuil i also workin challenging in health club but i am not
    geting the perfect result there.i also using whey
    protine.tell me what i've to do for that to get greatest result.

    my blog post; six pack shortcuts free video download

    ReplyDelete
  3. This can be it. The writing on this page is very helpful
    for me. This info is what I've been waiting for. Thank you,

    Feel free to visit my web-site: precision nutrition program reviews

    ReplyDelete
  4. i want my facebook now!!! where can i get free of
    charge vpn????

    Check out my website :: dating tips for women in their 20s

    ReplyDelete
  5. Though it's nice to get fast results, I find the healthiest way is to just brush your enamel with toothpaste that has baking soda in it. I've learned from a friend that
    baking soda is supposed to whiten your teeth, though it doesn't do something health wise. That's why using toothpaste WITH the stuff in it is the
    healthiest way to go about it. Just twice a day,
    or if you're really dedicated, every time after a meal, for 2 minutes each.

    Look into my blog post - crest vivid teeth whitening reviews

    ReplyDelete
  6. Unfortunately it is common that few have heard about wonderful health items.
    . All energy to you in acquiring this information available :
    )

    Also visit my page ... insane home fat loss ebook download

    ReplyDelete
  7. As I noted above a few seconds ago, "light olive oil" also can mean olive oil mixed
    with anything like canola oil.

    my web-site - simple healthy Cooking Tips

    ReplyDelete
  8. Basically, "light" signifies heavily-refined olive oil, removing much of its flavour and probably damaging the very good stuff within.
    Sometimes it is olive oil that's been adulterated with other, lesser oils this kind of as canola.

    my web site; metabolic cooking report

    ReplyDelete

DROP YA COMMENTS!!!!!