{"id":87134,"date":"2025-10-02T18:03:02","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T18:03:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/gambia-police-force-achieves-major-cybercrime-convictions"},"modified":"2025-10-02T18:26:01","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T18:26:01","slug":"gambia-police-force-achieves-major-cybercrime-convictions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/gambia-police-force-achieves-major-cybercrime-convictions","title":{"rendered":"Gambia Police Force Achieves Major Cybercrime Convictions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>The Gambia Police Force has secured convictions against five Nigerian nationals, including Henry Obinna, at the Brikama Magistrates\u2019 Court, marking a significant step in the fight against cybercrime.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The accused faced charges of unlawful possession of devices and data, computer-related extortion, fraud, and forgery. During proceedings, all five defendants pleaded guilty to the charges brought against them.<\/p>\n<p>According to the police, the convicts have been remanded at Mile II Central Prison pending plea in mitigation and sentencing, which is scheduled for October 6, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe five convicts have been remanded at Mile II Central Prison pending plea in mitigation and sentencing, scheduled for October 6, 2025,\u201d the police noted.<\/p>\n<p>The Gambia Police Force reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to combating all forms of crime, particularly cybercrime. Authorities assured the public that they will continue to pursue such offences with diligence and professionalism to uphold national security and safeguard citizens.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Gambia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. The Gambia Police Force has secured convictions against five Nigerian nationals, including Henry Obinna, at the Brikama Magistrates\u2019 Court, marking a significant step in the fight against cybercrime. The accused faced charges of unlawful possession of devices and data, computer-related extortion, fraud, and forgery. 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