The accused was charged with one count of assisting her son in receiving N91,296,150 (Ninety-One Million, Two Hundred and Ninety Six Thousand, One Hundred and Fifty Naira) through his fraudulent operation.

The charge against her reads: “that you, Debest Osarumwense (f) sometime between 2nd January 2020 and December 2021 in Edo State within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court did take possession of the total sum of N91,296,150.00(Ninety One Million, Two Hundred and Ninety-six Thousand, One Hundred and Fifty Naira) knowing that same represent proceeds of Endurance Osarumwense (your son) criminal conduct to wit: cybercrime and thereby committed an offense contrary to and punishable under Section 17(b) of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Establishment) Act 2004”.

Osarumwense pleaded guilty to the charge brought against her.

As a result, the prosecution’s lawyer, I. K. Agwai, pleaded with the court to find her guilty and sentence her accordingly.

Justice Shuaibu found the defendant guilty and sentenced her to five years in jail with the option of a N1 million fine.

She is also to forfeit the balance in her bank account to the Federal Government of Nigeria.