By Omotayo Edubi
The United States government has convicted two Nigerian athletes for internet fraud; and they have also pleaded guilty to the crime.
Emmanuel Ineh and Toluwani Adebakin, who are Nigerian athletes, have been convicted by the United States government for internet fraud crimes and will be sentenced to 10 years in jail.Â
The roommates attended William Carey University.
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According to the report, they were convicted before a US District Judge Kristi Johnson in Mississippi and would be sentenced on February 15, 2023.Â
Ineh, a promising long and triple jumper and Adebakin, a 400m and 200m runner, are facing a maximum of 10 years imprisonment for their crimes.Â