Final-year student Henry Nathaniel Ekanem sentenced to 14 years for internet fraud, including impersonation of Chris Stapleton's manager, in Nigeria.

Henry Nathaniel Ekanem, a final-year student at the University of Port Harcourt, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for internet fraud. Convicted on seven counts, including impersonation, he defrauded victims, notably Diana Roskov, out of $22 by posing as Coran Capshaw, manager of singer Chris Stapleton. The sentence reflects efforts to combat rising internet fraud in Nigeria, with Ekanem also facing fines and forfeiture of seized items.

October 30, 2024
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