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July 12, 2023

U.S. court sentences Mr Woodberry to eight years in prison; deportation to Nigeria

Nigerian-born Olalekan Jacob Ponle was sentenced after being convicted on one count of fraud in Chicago. Seven other counts were dismissed following a plea bargain in April.

MR WOODBERRY
April 13, 2023

Internet Fraud: U.S. court sets Mr Woodberry’s sentencing for July 11

Mr Woodberry, friend and accomplice of Ramon “Hushpuppi” Abbas serving an 11-year jail term in a U.S. prison, will know his fate on July 11.

MR WOODBERRY

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