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Re: Two Nigerian Men Jailed In The UK For Mandate Fraud (Photos) by donqx: 10:29am On Nov 20, 2017
oh
Re: Two Nigerian Men Jailed In The UK For Mandate Fraud (Photos) by Toks2008(m): 10:29am On Nov 20, 2017
Bad ambassadors.

Tarnishing our image upandan..to woo britiko or American lady nah wahala because when you tell them "I'm from Nigeria" what they hear is "Im a scammer" GoD HELP US.
Re: Two Nigerian Men Jailed In The UK For Mandate Fraud (Photos) by exlinklodge: 10:29am On Nov 20, 2017
man must eat oooo


man must wack oooooooo
Re: Two Nigerian Men Jailed In The UK For Mandate Fraud (Photos) by Richardabbey(m): 10:30am On Nov 20, 2017
Ipob Lacking Sense . / Ipob Are Criminals / Ipob Are Useless . Wat Da Fuq Am I Saying Self Calabar And Ibo Are Nigeria Latest Criminals
Re: Two Nigerian Men Jailed In The UK For Mandate Fraud (Photos) by Life4Varnity: 10:31am On Nov 20, 2017
That yellow guy resemble Nnamdi Kanu

Biafra people
Re: Two Nigerian Men Jailed In The UK For Mandate Fraud (Photos) by Nobody: 10:32am On Nov 20, 2017
cheesy
NCAN posts crack me up...whatever my feelings about this entity Nigeria may be
...the comments when joint (Igbo and Yoruba) crimes are committed always kill me!
Re: Two Nigerian Men Jailed In The UK For Mandate Fraud (Photos) by miqos02(m): 10:33am On Nov 20, 2017
Hmmm
Re: Two Nigerian Men Jailed In The UK For Mandate Fraud (Photos) by samsam2019: 10:34am On Nov 20, 2017
fuckingAyaya:
Use their head to differentiate their tribe
grin hahahahaha that was how I knew the Yoruba from Igbo grin grin grin
Re: Two Nigerian Men Jailed In The UK For Mandate Fraud (Photos) by daewoorazer(m): 10:36am On Nov 20, 2017
merahki:



Good morning darling
Do you honestly think this is why the Nigerian visa is uberpowerless? shocked lipsrsealed shocked
Okay oo

Before I continue, are u a lady, coz only a lady can be my darling

Back to d matter..
When you keep committing atrocities abroad, those countries block free access to their lands. Take for example, German visa can grant u entry into almost all countries. If Germans have been as bad as we Nigerians, do you think that'd be feasible?
Re: Two Nigerian Men Jailed In The UK For Mandate Fraud (Photos) by Chukazu: 10:41am On Nov 20, 2017
Nigerians are always United in crime and fraudundecided
Re: Two Nigerian Men Jailed In The UK For Mandate Fraud (Photos) by stevecantrell: 10:44am On Nov 20, 2017
SE-SW Collabo
Re: Two Nigerian Men Jailed In The UK For Mandate Fraud (Photos) by Josh44s(m): 10:45am On Nov 20, 2017
harbdulrasaq88:
Two Nigerian men, who were part of an organised fraud network, who conned amateur sports clubs and small businesses out of over £300,000, have been jailed for more than six years.

Okwudili Chinze, 44 and Ahmed Otun, 41, defrauded their victims - including amateur football clubs, village halls and solicitors firms - by sending them emails purporting to be from an individual affiliated to their organisation, such as the treasurer or financial director.

The email would ask them to transfer a sum of money and the recipient, believing the email to be genuine, would pay the sum into an account run by the fraudsters.



Chinze, of no fixed abode had previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation and money laundering.

On Friday, 17 November at Kingston Crown Court, he was sentenced to two years and eight months' imprisonment for conspiracy to commit fraud, and fifteen months for money laundering, to run concurrently.

Otun, of Walfrey Gardens, Dagenham, was found guilty of conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation and money laundering.

He was jailed on 17 November for four years for conspiracy to commit fraud and 22 months for money laundering, to run concurrently.

Both men were disqualified from directorships for ten years.

When the various frauds came to light, officers from FALCON, the Met's response to fraud and linked crime online, launched an investigation.

The offences were linked and detectives discovered that the men had set up a company named Britannia Security, a vehicle used to give a veneer of legitimacy to the fraud. Its bank account was used to receive the majority of the defrauded funds.

On arrest, a variety of manuals detailing how to hack into emails were found on Otun's computer.
Acting Detective Sergeant Matt Wigg, of FALCON, said:

"I would urge people to be very careful when moving and transferring money. Many of the victims linked to this case were tricked into sending money to criminals' accounts after they were sent a spoof email with change of payment details.

"Always verify changes to financial arrangements with the organisation or person directly on the phone, or go via the company's main switchboard to check if an email is genuine. Never reveal bank account details via email or on unsecure networks.

"Trust your instincts and always check before transferring money, because it will be extremely difficult to recover once you've sent it."

Mandate fraud is when someone gets you to change a direct debit, standing order or bank transfer mandate, by purporting to be an organisation you make regular payments to, for example a subscription or membership organisation or your business supplier

http://www.newshelmng.com/2017/11/photos-two-nigerian-men-jailed-in-uk.html



The reason so many Nigerians are not afraid of jail in UK is because the life in Jail over there is better than the average life of a Nigerian walking free in this dead country like a zombie.

Re: Two Nigerian Men Jailed In The UK For Mandate Fraud (Photos) by Kingcesar: 10:50am On Nov 20, 2017
bumheit:
I don read more than 3 News abt Naija scammers this morning on net. Naija don dey fear me o . well done, whereas if u don't develop d space you booked in the next few minutes, we d Nairaland Govt we seize your land
Where are your documents (driving license, water bill ,nepa bill) do you no you can be prosecuted for mentioning me with out your particulars The gods must hear this!!

Re: Two Nigerian Men Jailed In The UK For Mandate Fraud (Photos) by Nobody: 10:59am On Nov 20, 2017
Afonja...identifiable,fugly people

Re: Two Nigerian Men Jailed In The UK For Mandate Fraud (Photos) by Nobody: 11:06am On Nov 20, 2017
Do not worship money do not harm the Children of God #ItsOkay
Re: Two Nigerian Men Jailed In The UK For Mandate Fraud (Photos) by beephresh(m): 11:09am On Nov 20, 2017
harbdulrasaq88:
Two Nigerian men, who were part of an organised fraud network, who conned amateur sports clubs and small businesses out of over £300,000, have been jailed for more than six years.

Okwudili Chinze, 44 and Ahmed Otun, 41, defrauded their victims - including amateur football clubs, village halls and solicitors firms - by sending them emails purporting to be from an individual affiliated to their organisation, such as the treasurer or financial director.

The email would ask them to transfer a sum of money and the recipient, believing the email to be genuine, would pay the sum into an account run by the fraudsters.



Chinze, of no fixed abode had previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation and money laundering.

On Friday, 17 November at Kingston Crown Court, he was sentenced to two years and eight months' imprisonment for conspiracy to commit fraud, and fifteen months for money laundering, to run concurrently.

Otun, of Walfrey Gardens, Dagenham, was found guilty of conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation and money laundering.

He was jailed on 17 November for four years for conspiracy to commit fraud and 22 months for money laundering, to run concurrently.

Both men were disqualified from directorships for ten years.

When the various frauds came to light, officers from FALCON, the Met's response to fraud and linked crime online, launched an investigation.

The offences were linked and detectives discovered that the men had set up a company named Britannia Security, a vehicle used to give a veneer of legitimacy to the fraud. Its bank account was used to receive the majority of the defrauded funds.

On arrest, a variety of manuals detailing how to hack into emails were found on Otun's computer.
Acting Detective Sergeant Matt Wigg, of FALCON, said:

"I would urge people to be very careful when moving and transferring money. Many of the victims linked to this case were tricked into sending money to criminals' accounts after they were sent a spoof email with change of payment details.

"Always verify changes to financial arrangements with the organisation or person directly on the phone, or go via the company's main switchboard to check if an email is genuine. Never reveal bank account details via email or on unsecure networks.

"Trust your instincts and always check before transferring money, because it will be extremely difficult to recover once you've sent it."

Mandate fraud is when someone gets you to change a direct debit, standing order or bank transfer mandate, by purporting to be an organisation you make regular payments to, for example a subscription or membership organisation or your business supplier

http://www.newshelmng.com/2017/11/photos-two-nigerian-men-jailed-in-uk.html


Spamming to berd
Re: Two Nigerian Men Jailed In The UK For Mandate Fraud (Photos) by maxiuc(m): 11:11am On Nov 20, 2017
grin

Na collabo

Re: Two Nigerian Men Jailed In The UK For Mandate Fraud (Photos) by shakarasquare: 11:31am On Nov 20, 2017
Internet Bank Fraudsters Now in Recession, Says CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has claimed success in checking Internet fraudsters in the banking sector through various measures to prevent hacking into customers' accounts.

The deputy governor of the apex bank in charge of operations, Mr. Bayo Adelabu, who spoke at the 2017 retreat of the Nigeria Electronic Fraud Forum (NeFF) held in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, said the bank would continue to sanitise the financial sector. Readmore http://metrobusinessnews.com/2017/11/20/internet-bank-fraudsters-now-recession-says-cbn/

Re: Two Nigerian Men Jailed In The UK For Mandate Fraud (Photos) by RichThug(m): 11:39am On Nov 20, 2017
Diso60090:
X2=
x2 and 0.5 cheesy
Re: Two Nigerian Men Jailed In The UK For Mandate Fraud (Photos) by shallysgirl: 12:07pm On Nov 20, 2017
Ahmed otun ooooo. Chai. Headslamming south wasterner.
veekid:
Okwudili ooooooooo!!!!
Re: Two Nigerian Men Jailed In The UK For Mandate Fraud (Photos) by shallysgirl: 12:09pm On Nov 20, 2017
Lily livered people so easily influenced. No wonder they are called two faced.
aleeyus:

disappointed ?
Otun was influenced by our brother

I know na us

Proudly
Re: Two Nigerian Men Jailed In The UK For Mandate Fraud (Photos) by shallysgirl: 12:11pm On Nov 20, 2017
Yorubaaaaaa wo?
QuietHammer:
Igboooooooooo!
Re: Two Nigerian Men Jailed In The UK For Mandate Fraud (Photos) by shallysgirl: 12:13pm On Nov 20, 2017
Two faced headslamming brownroof inhabitants called afonjazzy totally corrupt others.
Omofunaab2:
Always stay away from Potor.. . They will corrupt you
Re: Two Nigerian Men Jailed In The UK For Mandate Fraud (Photos) by Ashley86400: 12:14pm On Nov 20, 2017
This one na collaboration. . . grin
Re: Two Nigerian Men Jailed In The UK For Mandate Fraud (Photos) by shallysgirl: 12:15pm On Nov 20, 2017
Lily livered betrayers called afonjazzy easily corrupted Why the lamentations
Oloripelebe:
grin

See as flatinoooo take corrupt Omoluabi grin grin grin


Just cut dia pricks and throw them into Mediterranean sea undecided
Re: Two Nigerian Men Jailed In The UK For Mandate Fraud (Photos) by obatoro: 3:13pm On Nov 20, 2017
That was how this guy was scamming people for selling data on nairaland. Run from him. See his screenshot below.

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