FLASH: Invictus Obi Gives In, To Plead Guilty to $11M Internet Fraud | CABLE REPORTERS
Mr. Obinwanne Okeke, popularly known as Invictus Obi, has reportedly told American authorities that he is prepared to join a guilty plea, which may be in exchange for a lesser sentence.
He was arrested last August in the United States on a two-count charge of wire and computer fraud by American authorities.
“The Court has been advised that the defendant wishes to enter a plea of guilty, “A United States Magistrate Judge is hereby authorized, with the consent of the defendant, to conduct the proceedings required by the Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 11 incident to the making of the plea. See 28 U.S.C. Section (b) (1); United States v. Dees, 125 F.3d 261 (5th Cir.1997).
“The defendant may consent to the United States Magistrate Judge conducting the proceedings on a form provided by the clerk.
“If, after conducting such proceedings, the Magistrate Judge accepts the plea of guilty and the associated plea agreement, a presentence investigation shall be conducted and a report shall be prepared pursuant to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 32, and a sentencing data shall be scheduled.
“If the plea of guilty is accepted, the District Judge will adjudicate guilt and will determine and impose a sentence.”
The court said.
Me. Invictus Obi is alleged to have defrauded the United Kingdom office of Unatrac of up to $11 million in business email fraud.
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