Majid Michel’s Imposter Jailed 10 Months

November 28, 2014 4:52 PM

Nigerian imposter who was arrested by the Kasoa police has been sentenced to 10 months imprisonment with hard labour.

Information reaching Pulse.com.gh from myjoyonline indicates that the Nigerian imposter Kelvin Ogodogu, who was arrested on Sunday, November 15 for trying to defraud a US-based Nigerian lady, has been jailed 10 months with hard labour on Friday.

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Kelvin Ogodogu, who earlier pleaded not guilty to the charges of impersonation and attempted fraud at the first hearing at the Ledzokuku Krowor Municipal Assembly (LEKMA) Magistrates' Court in Teshie on Thursday, November 20, faced his second hearing today.

The court, during its final hearing on Friday, November 28, after taking the accounts of Kelvin and Majid Michel, sentenced the Nigerian to 10 months imprisonment with hard labour at the Nsawam Maximum Security Prison.

During the second hearing on Tuesday, November 25, presided over by Judge Charles Yaw Boateng, State Prosecutor, Chief Inspector Ophelia Denteh led the award winning actor to give his evidence.

The Nigerian, posing as Majid Michel on Facebook, solicited funds from unsuspecting persons, including the US-based Nigerian lady, Ikay, to bury his mum.