Omereonye Solomon Chigozie, aka Kolor Cabiek Ye, faces charges for internet fraud involving $1,500 in a case before a Uyo court

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Uyo Zonal Directorate, has arraigned Omereonye Solomon Chigozie, also known as Kolor Cabiek Ye, for alleged internet fraud amounting to $1,500.

Chigozie was presented before Justice Maurine A. Oyetenu of the Federal High Court in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Thursday, March 20, 2025, facing two counts of impersonation, possession of fictitious messages, and obtaining money under false pretences.

The EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, issued a statement on Monday detailing the charges against Chigozie, which stemmed from activities between 2019 and 2024.

The defendant is accused of fraudulently impersonating Kolor Cabiek Ye on a Facebook account, using the fictitious identity to gain a financial advantage.

This is in direct violation of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention Etc) (Amendment) Act 2024, as outlined in Section 22 (2)(b) (i) of the Act.

One of the charges stated that Chigozie had presented himself as Kolor Cabiek Ye with the intent to defraud individuals and unlawfully obtain property.

In addition, the second count claims that he took possession of $1,500 while impersonating a foreigner, with full knowledge that the money was the result of an illicit act.

This also violates the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022, specifically Section 18 (2)(d) and Section 18(3) of the Act.

Chigozie denied the charges when he appeared in court. In light of his plea, prosecution counsel Enobong Ubokudom urged the court to set a date for trial and request his remand in a Correctional Centre.

Defence counsel, Ikwere Davies, did not oppose the request. Consequently, Justice Oyetenu adjourned the case to May 22, 2025, for trial and ordered the defendant to be remanded at the Correctional Centre in Uyo.

According to the EFCC, Chigozie was arrested on October 3, 2024, following credible intelligence regarding his suspicious online activities. Investigations revealed that he had been impersonating foreigners to deceive victims across the globe, further cementing the allegations against him.