The convicts are: Abasiofon Daniel Essien also known as Jason Momoa, Gideon Junior, Edikan Ubong, Harrison Chiemelie, Ndifereke Umoh, Christopher Promise, Effiong Wisdom and Godswill Nsikan. The statement explained that they were prosecuted on two-count separate charges that bordered on criminal impersonation, identity theft and obtaining by false pretence.
'One of Wisdom’s charges reads: “That you, Effiong Wisdom 'M' sometime in November 2023, in Nigeria, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable court did fraudulently present yourself as Pamela Randy to Michael Moore on the social media platform: Facebook/Instagram with intent to gain advantage for yourself did take possession of the sum of $170 knowing that the money formed part of the proceed of an unlawful act to wit: impersonation thereby committed an offence contrary to Section...