From HENRY CHUKWURAH Port Harcourt
Saturday, May 23, 2009
A woman in Port Harcourt is now a candidate for The Guinness Book of Record. Her story is a tale never heard before, especially in this part of the world. It is a story that is unbelievable. However, the story is true.
PHOTO: THE SUN PUBLISHING
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Evangelist Deborah Odochukwu Nnanna was pregnant in 1999. Doctors had told her and the husband, Evangelist Emmanuel Chukwu Nnanna, that the pregnancy was for a set of twins. By 2000, when the woman was supposed to be due for the delivery of the baby, she neither experienced labour nor any sign of baby movement.. The waiting for the coming of the babies eventually lasted for 10 years.
Saturday Sun gathered that seven years into the pregnancy, Evangelist Deborah and her husband were in cliff-hanging suspense when the first of the twins, a girl was born. She was named Princess Miracle Deborah Nnanna.
To the utter shock of the mother and nurses who carried out the delivery on July 7, 2006, the new baby girl was tied with strange wires in the womb. The doctor, it was gathered, had to use scissors to cut the wires to enable the child come out.
Mindful that they had been told that the pregnancy was of a set of twins, the couple and nurses expected the second child to come out, but this was not to be. On several occasions, labour came and ceased, but Mrs. Nnanna and her husband clung to God in faith.
The couple waited for another three years for the second twin to be born.
Evangelist Deborah Nnanna, daughter of the late Pastor Andrew Nwokocha of Umuopara, Umuahia, in Abia State, said: “The pregnancy had been held for seven years at that time. Men of God prayed for me. The doctor had told me I was carrying twins, but only one was delivered, and the other one was mysteriously held back.
“God had revealed to us that one would be held back, but that we should not be dismayed. The girl came out on July 7, 2006. Labour would come and cease and sometimes I experienced severe pains and hotness but I refused to be moved.
“When the girl was delivered, she was tied with copper wire that no one could tell how it got into my womb. The doctor had to use scissors to cut the wire so that the baby could come out. After that delivery and the second baby would not come out, my husband and I continued to believe that the same God who delivered the baby will deliver the other child.
“On January 26 this year, my baby boy, Prince Emmanuel Gideon Joseph Mgbechikwere Nnanna was born.”
For her husband, Evangelist Emmanuel Nnanna, a native of Okai, in Item, Bende Local Government Area of Abia State, the arrival of the twins, albeit three years apart, is God’s crowning of a marriage that was full of battles waged by enemies.
Evangelist Nnanna, who heads God’s Final Decision Deliverance Ministries (GFDDM), Port Harcourt, recalled that shortly after their wedding on October 7, 1989, his wife took in but later lost that pregnancy mysteriously.
“After that experience, she continued taking in, but each time, the pregnancy would be lost. We suffered that problem for 10 years and when we moved into Port Harcourt in 1999, for God’s work, she took in again and God assured us that nothing would happen to the twins.
“But the enemy struck by tying the babies in the womb and we went back to God in prayers and he took us to Proverbs 10: 22 and Matthew 13:24-30. Holding God by His word, we started fighting the enemy to save my wife and the unborn babies.
“The enemy later faced this woman by causing her stroke. On another occasion, she was involved in a motor accident in which 14 persons, including the driver, perished. This was on May16, 2000, and the babies were still in the womb. Again, one afternoon, she was struck with blindness. I knew the enemy was out to ensure she will not be alive to deliver the children.
“Also, they sent demons to attack her at various times. One particular day, somebody gave her money and the Lord told her that the money was meant to make her mad. A man of God we went to told us to give the money to a mad person.”
Evangelist Nnanna announced that the dedication of the new baby boy, Prince Emmanuel Gideon Nnanna would hold tomorrow at his No 8, Stadium Road, Port Harcourt church. He invited all lovers of God to come celebrate with the family.
“It takes a spirited man to believe our story. When my wife delivered our daughter, Miracle, and still complained of pains and occasional labour, I told her that many will doubt that a woman could carry a pregnancy for so many years. That is why we have decided that come Sunday, May 24, we will dedicate our son, Prince Emmanuel Gideon, God’s divine-power, Joseph Mgbechikwere Emmanuel Nnanna.
“I decided to celebrate my wife and these children unto God’s glory because God sustained their lives. I found out that the enemy wanted to ruin my life, my ministry, my marriage, my calling and my relationship with God. It is joyful and to God’s glory that instead of calling people for burial of my beloved wife, I am inviting people to join me to thank Jesus Christ. I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth.”
Speaking in the same vein, his wife said the celebration was one of the ways the family could appreciate God’s love for her throughout her travails.
She said: “I went to the grave and came back. Sometimes, I would see my babies going out of my body and my husband, my younger sister, Roseline and I would pray and the Lord will open my eyes to see the babies coming back to my womb.”
Mrs. Nnanna said she did not believe that such wickedness existed until she was a victim.
According to her, “as a girl brought up in the Lord’s vineyard, I never knew there is so much wickedness in the world until during my first pregnancy which I later lost mysteriously.
“People have been asking me whether I know those behind my problem and my answer has been that even if I knew them, I am not bothered. All I know is that the Lord has taking away my pains and made me and my dear husband happy mother and father of children.”
She revealed that many women, who had delayed delivery for some years, have visited her and delivered after such visits. She advised all others still facing similar torments and those looking for the fruit of the womb to trust wholly in God and resist the temptation to visit native doctors and do fetish things.
Monday, October 26, 2009
I DREAMT OF RAPTURE
There was pandemonium here and there, everyone was anxious about the incidence. The discussion that charged the whole atmosphere was “Rapture”. That was my experience on Monday, 6th of July 2009 at about 2am in my dream. Everybody gathered before a mighty river, would it be the crystal sea mentioned in the book of Revelation 4:6? I don’t know. The breadth of the river was not more than 15 meters or about 45 feet but its length has no end. Each one has to voluntarily walk through the breadth of the river to be qualified for the rapture. No matter how skilful in swimming, none was allowed to swim across the river to the other side but only to walk through. Everyone in the mammoth congregation was so eager to walk across to the other side of the river. As the first set of people entered the river, there was a loud, clear, heavy and matured voice from unknown origin that says “SINNERS!”. Consequently these set of people sank inside the river and were never seen again. No one was bothered about their where about or made attempt to look for them. Everyone was very serious and mind his own business. As this passed by, the second group came and attempted to walk through the river. They walked to a stage where the river flows up to their shoulders and suddenly they could not move either backward or forward again. Only their necks and heads were above the river. The voice came again in more trembling form saying, “IGNORANTS!”. Immediately, a robe of white with several patterns of Purple, Green and Yellow came upon them like the robe of an Orthodox Church’s Bishop. They were at a fix inside the river. Amazingly, they all acknowledged the sins that brought the misfortunes to them and no one ever complained of injustice to him inside the river. Then came the third set of people, they walked quite ahead of the “Ignorants!” through the river and they were seen almost moving up to the other side. The river was at the level of their waist. Suddenly, we heard the voice, “HYPOCRITES!”. These people were also at a fix. A garment like the one mentioned earlier came upon them but these has more of white and less of colour patterns of Green, Purple and Yellow as seen in the second group. They began to blame themselves and were mentioning the sins and compromises that they had made which brought them to a fix inside the river. I saw multitudes of people (Christians) that got hooked up at this level. Most of them were Preachers of international repute, Pastors, Elders, Evangelists, Apostles, Deacons, Bishops, workers, members etc. They were thrashed inside the river. None of them ever complained of unfairness to him by God.Finally came the fourth group. They walked ahead of the Hypocrites in the river to the other side and the voice from the unknown origin came again, “SAINTS!” at the same time, a pure white garments were put on them and they were caught up to the sky with a speed that is far more than any known space jet in the world. I observed keenly the turnout of people in this category, to my greatest surprise, only three people; (a youth and two children) were able to make the rapture among the innumerable congregation that gathered by the river. My memory came back to me and I felt highly disturbed at this revelation. This is documented for people to read and adjust their ways. God is not respecter of men. Whatever you sow, you will reap. He that hath an ear, let him hear what the spirit says to the Churches. The Coming of the Lord is at hand.
God bless you richly.
Deacon Omotimehin Adebisi
+2348065718619
Ibadan, Nigeria
God bless you richly.
Deacon Omotimehin Adebisi
+2348065718619
Ibadan, Nigeria
Saturday, October 24, 2009
DIVINE FAVOUR IS YOUR HERITAGE
DIVINE FAVOUR IS YOUR HERITAGE
Every captivity always answers to knowledge Jesus said in John 8:32.
‘’And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free’’. Many people have been suffering under plagues of generational misfortunes. But I am glad to tell you know that favour is the cure for the plague of misfortunes. In fact, favour and misfortunes can be compared to light and darkness. Every time favour comes, misfortune gives up and every time favour is withdrawn misfortune comes in. Be that as it may, when you are in favour with God, you cannot be a victim of misfortune
on this earth. What does it take to secure favour with God? There are seven favour channels that can help you secure God’s favour. They are as follow:
THE REDEMPTION CHANNEL
In salvation, you have grace as your root, and grace simply means divine favour. In Ephesians 2: 8 –9, we are told that ‘’ For by grace are ye saved through faith:
and that not of ourselves: it is the gift of God. Not of works,lest any boast.’’ So, you are not saved by efforts. You are saved by favour. Before you were born, you were
separated unto salvation. You were predestined for salvation. You were God’s choice. This has nothing to do with what you did and what you did not do. So, you have you root in divine favour. (Romans 9:11).
This clearly establishes the fact about the predestination on redemption. You are not redeemed by what you did and what you did not do, because you have been separated before you knew how to do anything. The Bible says that Jesus was made sin for us that we may be made
> the righteousness of God in Him. So we were separated
> unto righteousness before we were born. The blood of Jesus
stood for us before we saw the light of the day. By
> implication
> > therefore, because you are God’s righteousness,
> divine
favour is your heritage. This truth is validated in
salm 5:
> > 12, which says, ‘For them, Lord, will bless the
> righteous.
> > With favour wilt thou compass him as with a
> >
> shield.’’
KINGDOM COMMITMENT
The second channel of favour is Kingdom Commitment. When you take
> pleasure in
> > God’s righteous cause, you become a candidate for
> His
> > favour. Your commitment to the advancement of His
> Kingdom
> > puts you on course for His favour.
> God has a
> Programme of
> > showering His favour on genuine servants. People who
> are
> > genuinely committed to the advancement of His
> > Kingdom.
> > In Malachi 3: 18, the Word of God categorically
> > declares that your misfortunes in life are
> traceable to
> > your lack of commitment to God’s Kingdom and Matthew
> 6: 33
> > advises that we seek ‘’…. first the kingdom of
> God,
> > and his righteousness; and all these things shall be
> added
> > unto you’’ So when you are committed
> to His Kingdom, you
> > become a candidate for His favour. In fact, it is
> impossible
> > to be genuinely committed to God’s cause and
> end
> > you journey in life a loser. You are, indeed, free
> from all
> > c u r s e s of misfortune. Also read Haggai 1: 7
> > –10.
SEEDS OF FAVOUR
> Blessed are
> > the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy’’
> Matthew 5:
> > 7. Only those who show mercy receive mercy. Every act
> of
> > favour you sow as a seed into other people’s lives
> goes
> > into a book of records with God.
>
> > Read
> > Esther 6 about the story of Mordecai, Harman and king.
> When
> > Harman to destroy Mordecai and the rest of the Jews,
> the
> > thing could not the thing could
> > not sleep. The book of records was crying out.
> The book of
> >
> records showed that Mordecai had saved the life of the
> King
> > in the past. So his life was saved and Harman hung
> himself
> > by the very gallows that he had prepared for the
> > Jews.
> >
> > While the earth remaineth, seed time and harvest
> > shall not cause cease. So, every favour you show to
> people
> > goes down into heaven’s records for returns, because
> every
> > harvest of favour is traceable to seeds of favour sown
> in
> > the past into the lives of the hurting people, the
> downcast
> > people (Ephesians 6:7).
> PRAYER
Another means of divine
> favour is
> > prayer. Exodus 3:7 –8 ‘’And the LORD said , I
> have
> > surely seen the affliction of my people which are in
> Egypt,
> > and have heard their cry by reason of their
> taskmasters; for
> > I know their sorrows; and I am
> >
> come down to deliver them up out that land of the
> Egyptian,
> > and to bring them up out land
> > unto a good and a large, unto a land flowing with Milk
> and
> > Honey…..’’
> So their 400 years
> > of misfortune was terminated as they began to cry to
> God in
> > prayer in 2 Chronicles 4: 10, we are told that Jabez
> was an
> > embodiment of sorrow and prayed, saying, ‘’ Oh
> Lord that
> > thou wouldest bless me and enlarge my coast.’’ And
> God
> > heard him and converted his misfortune into favour by
> his
> > prayers. All these imply at that you can destroy all
> satanic
> > oppositions against your destiny and heritage of
> favour in
> > prayers. (Psalm 56: 9).
THE TONGUE
What you say has
> a
> > lot to do with what you see in your future. The word
> spoken
> > cannot be gathered. Once you utter it,
> angels pick on it to
> > act on it the way you said it. Similar admonition was
> also
> > in Eccl. 5: 6, and Matthew 12 :37. so avoid speaking
> > misfortune into your life and start saying good things
> about
> > your finances, your work, your life and your family.
> (Read
> > Proverbs 12 : 14, 13 : 2 and 18 ; 20 ). So the tongue
> can
> > become an instrument of misfortune if misused because
> > whatever you say is a seed, it is waiting for you in
> the
> > future,
> GRATITUDE
> If you are
> > ungrateful, you will be blocking the channel of
> favour, from
> > Him. So always give god thanks. Jeremiah 13: 15 –16
> > clearly shows the misfortune that awaits the ingrate.
> When
> > you stop seeing what God is going, He stops doing
> anything
> > at all. So, for every achievement, every result,
> every
> > lifting, every promotions give glory
> to God.
> > THE ANOINTING
> > OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
When
> the anointing
> > comes on you, you begin to smell favour anywhere you
> > appear,. The anointing actually gives you a unique
> smell; a
> > perfume of favour.
> > ‘’Thy throne, O God, is forever and ever: the
> > scepter of thy kingdom is a right
> > scepter.’’ And what happens in verse 8? “
> All
> > thy garments smell of myrrh and aloes. The anointing
> always
> > connects people to favour.’’ (Psalm 45: 6:
> 8). So
> beginning from
> > today, I see you breaking forth to a new dimension of
> > favour, in the precious name of Jesus. Peace.
> > This ministry is a ministry of Signs
> > and Wonders. If you went to know more about us contact
> us
with this e- mail and phones. I
prophesy into your life
today that Divine Favour
is your Portion,
Go and make it in life. You are
Great.
Remain Blesseed.
Evang Stanley C. O.
Anyim National Co- ordniator (C. I.M.) Covenant Intercessory Ministry
The Gambia, West Africa
Every captivity always answers to knowledge Jesus said in John 8:32.
‘’And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free’’. Many people have been suffering under plagues of generational misfortunes. But I am glad to tell you know that favour is the cure for the plague of misfortunes. In fact, favour and misfortunes can be compared to light and darkness. Every time favour comes, misfortune gives up and every time favour is withdrawn misfortune comes in. Be that as it may, when you are in favour with God, you cannot be a victim of misfortune
on this earth. What does it take to secure favour with God? There are seven favour channels that can help you secure God’s favour. They are as follow:
THE REDEMPTION CHANNEL
In salvation, you have grace as your root, and grace simply means divine favour. In Ephesians 2: 8 –9, we are told that ‘’ For by grace are ye saved through faith:
and that not of ourselves: it is the gift of God. Not of works,lest any boast.’’ So, you are not saved by efforts. You are saved by favour. Before you were born, you were
separated unto salvation. You were predestined for salvation. You were God’s choice. This has nothing to do with what you did and what you did not do. So, you have you root in divine favour. (Romans 9:11).
This clearly establishes the fact about the predestination on redemption. You are not redeemed by what you did and what you did not do, because you have been separated before you knew how to do anything. The Bible says that Jesus was made sin for us that we may be made
> the righteousness of God in Him. So we were separated
> unto righteousness before we were born. The blood of Jesus
stood for us before we saw the light of the day. By
> implication
> > therefore, because you are God’s righteousness,
> divine
favour is your heritage. This truth is validated in
salm 5:
> > 12, which says, ‘For them, Lord, will bless the
> righteous.
> > With favour wilt thou compass him as with a
> >
> shield.’’
KINGDOM COMMITMENT
The second channel of favour is Kingdom Commitment. When you take
> pleasure in
> > God’s righteous cause, you become a candidate for
> His
> > favour. Your commitment to the advancement of His
> Kingdom
> > puts you on course for His favour.
> God has a
> Programme of
> > showering His favour on genuine servants. People who
> are
> > genuinely committed to the advancement of His
> > Kingdom.
> > In Malachi 3: 18, the Word of God categorically
> > declares that your misfortunes in life are
> traceable to
> > your lack of commitment to God’s Kingdom and Matthew
> 6: 33
> > advises that we seek ‘’…. first the kingdom of
> God,
> > and his righteousness; and all these things shall be
> added
> > unto you’’ So when you are committed
> to His Kingdom, you
> > become a candidate for His favour. In fact, it is
> impossible
> > to be genuinely committed to God’s cause and
> end
> > you journey in life a loser. You are, indeed, free
> from all
> > c u r s e s of misfortune. Also read Haggai 1: 7
> > –10.
SEEDS OF FAVOUR
> Blessed are
> > the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy’’
> Matthew 5:
> > 7. Only those who show mercy receive mercy. Every act
> of
> > favour you sow as a seed into other people’s lives
> goes
> > into a book of records with God.
>
> > Read
> > Esther 6 about the story of Mordecai, Harman and king.
> When
> > Harman to destroy Mordecai and the rest of the Jews,
> the
> > thing could not the thing could
> > not sleep. The book of records was crying out.
> The book of
> >
> records showed that Mordecai had saved the life of the
> King
> > in the past. So his life was saved and Harman hung
> himself
> > by the very gallows that he had prepared for the
> > Jews.
> >
> > While the earth remaineth, seed time and harvest
> > shall not cause cease. So, every favour you show to
> people
> > goes down into heaven’s records for returns, because
> every
> > harvest of favour is traceable to seeds of favour sown
> in
> > the past into the lives of the hurting people, the
> downcast
> > people (Ephesians 6:7).
> PRAYER
Another means of divine
> favour is
> > prayer. Exodus 3:7 –8 ‘’And the LORD said , I
> have
> > surely seen the affliction of my people which are in
> Egypt,
> > and have heard their cry by reason of their
> taskmasters; for
> > I know their sorrows; and I am
> >
> come down to deliver them up out that land of the
> Egyptian,
> > and to bring them up out land
> > unto a good and a large, unto a land flowing with Milk
> and
> > Honey…..’’
> So their 400 years
> > of misfortune was terminated as they began to cry to
> God in
> > prayer in 2 Chronicles 4: 10, we are told that Jabez
> was an
> > embodiment of sorrow and prayed, saying, ‘’ Oh
> Lord that
> > thou wouldest bless me and enlarge my coast.’’ And
> God
> > heard him and converted his misfortune into favour by
> his
> > prayers. All these imply at that you can destroy all
> satanic
> > oppositions against your destiny and heritage of
> favour in
> > prayers. (Psalm 56: 9).
THE TONGUE
What you say has
> a
> > lot to do with what you see in your future. The word
> spoken
> > cannot be gathered. Once you utter it,
> angels pick on it to
> > act on it the way you said it. Similar admonition was
> also
> > in Eccl. 5: 6, and Matthew 12 :37. so avoid speaking
> > misfortune into your life and start saying good things
> about
> > your finances, your work, your life and your family.
> (Read
> > Proverbs 12 : 14, 13 : 2 and 18 ; 20 ). So the tongue
> can
> > become an instrument of misfortune if misused because
> > whatever you say is a seed, it is waiting for you in
> the
> > future,
> GRATITUDE
> If you are
> > ungrateful, you will be blocking the channel of
> favour, from
> > Him. So always give god thanks. Jeremiah 13: 15 –16
> > clearly shows the misfortune that awaits the ingrate.
> When
> > you stop seeing what God is going, He stops doing
> anything
> > at all. So, for every achievement, every result,
> every
> > lifting, every promotions give glory
> to God.
> > THE ANOINTING
> > OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
When
> the anointing
> > comes on you, you begin to smell favour anywhere you
> > appear,. The anointing actually gives you a unique
> smell; a
> > perfume of favour.
> > ‘’Thy throne, O God, is forever and ever: the
> > scepter of thy kingdom is a right
> > scepter.’’ And what happens in verse 8? “
> All
> > thy garments smell of myrrh and aloes. The anointing
> always
> > connects people to favour.’’ (Psalm 45: 6:
> 8). So
> beginning from
> > today, I see you breaking forth to a new dimension of
> > favour, in the precious name of Jesus. Peace.
> > This ministry is a ministry of Signs
> > and Wonders. If you went to know more about us contact
> us
with this e- mail and phones. I
prophesy into your life
today that Divine Favour
is your Portion,
Go and make it in life. You are
Great.
Remain Blesseed.
Evang Stanley C. O.
Anyim National Co- ordniator (C. I.M.) Covenant Intercessory Ministry
The Gambia, West Africa
International Credit Card and Identity Theft Ring of Nigerians in New York Dismantled
International Credit Card and Identity Theft Ring of Nigerians in New York Dismantled
Account Preperare, Cell Leader
Fraud Estimated at $12 Million; Nearly Four Dozen Individuals Charged Following 21-Month Investigation; Counterfeit Credit Cards Used To Steal Money and Buy Electronic Goods that Were Later Fenced; Stolen Credit Cards Allegedly Used Around the Globe Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown, joined by Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly, today announced that an international forged credit card and identity theft ring based in the New York- metropolitan area and with roots in Nigeria has been successfully dismantled following the indictment this week of forty-five individuals. The ring – which was comprised of three separate identity theft and forged credit card groups that employed multiple cells – is alleged to have been responsible for stealing the credit cards and personal credit information of thousands of American and Canadian consumers, costing these individuals, as well as financial institutions and retail businesses, more than $12 million in losses over the past year alone.
District Attorney Brown said, “Our investigation reveals that – in terms of just the sheer number of people indicted – this is one of the largest identity theft networks uncovered in recent history and is just possibly the tip of a much larger global credit card trafficking operation. Besides draining the bank accounts of individuals throughout North America, we believe that the defendants – some of whom live in California, Illinois, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Toronto – also shipped stolen or fraudulently obtained credit cards to buyers around the world and that purchases were made in such far-off places as Japan, Saudi Arabia and Dubai. Particularly disturbing is that we have no way of knowing if any of these accounts have fallen into the hands of terrorists and are being used to finance their terrorist activities or to undermine the efforts of homeland security and other law enforcement officials intent on keeping our borders and citizens safe. Such a serious threat to public safety cannot go unchallenged. We will continue to work closely with our law enforcement colleagues to stamp out such fraud and help to maintain our nation’s safety and security.”
Organogram of Fraud-Photo Credit: Bill Farrington
District Attorney Brown added, “Technological advances have made it increasingly easier to carry out identity theft and fraud – two of the fastest growing crimes in the United States and which afflicts millions of victims and costs billions of dollars in losses to consumers, businesses and financial institutions. In this case, some of the defendants are alleged to have activated consumers’ credit cards by utilizing SpoofCards which allow a caller to disguise the telephone number they’re calling from and even their voice and gender. From a law enforcement perspective, such cards are anything but a spoof. They are virtually untraceable and can be used by identity thieves and hackers to pose as government and financial entities as a means to unscrupulously obtain personal information from unsuspecting consumers and also by defendants in domestic violence cases to harass their victims.”
Commissioner Kelly said, “When these suspects said ‘charge it’ they stole more than cash and goods.
They robbed unsuspecting victims of their identities too. This was a sophisticated crime ring which met its just end through painstaking investigation by NYPD detectives and unstinting support by Queens prosecutors.”
District Attorney Brown said that the defendants have been charged in a series of indictments charging 784 pattern acts with, among other crimes, Enterprise Corruption under New York State’s Organized Crime Control Act. They are accused of being members and associates of three organized criminal enterprises that operated in Queens County and elsewhere and that, between April 18, 2008, and April 23, 2009, systematically schemed to defraud thousands of unsuspecting consumers and financial institutions – such as Citibank, Bank of America, Chase and HSBC and a series of Canadian banks – including President’s Choice Bank, CIBC, MBNA Canada and Bank of Montreal.
According to the charges, suppliers in the ring fraudulently obtained credit card accounts to be compromised. The accounts included NRI (non-received as issued) accounts [accounts where a credit or debit card was mailed to an account holder but was never actually received by the account holder]; accounts that were fraudulently taken over; and accounts that were fraudulently opened. Once the suppliers obtained the accounts, they would get the accounts prepared so that they could be accessed by leaders of identity theft cells. This was accomplished by turning the accounts over to:
The Entire ring
• Account preparers – responsible for activating the accounts, which usually involved placing a phone call to a financial institution and impersonating the account holder by pretending to be calling from the account holder’s home phone. This was accomplished by using a Spoof Card, which allows a person to change the number that appears on the receiver’s caller ID and can make a man’s voice sound like a woman’s and vice versa. The account preparer would also change a PIN number, change the mailing address, add a secondary card user and/or increase the account’s credit limit;
• Account maintainers – responsible for paying off accounts in order to avoid fraud detection and increase credit lines. The maintainer would use funds from one account to pay off another account to keep it viable and to steadily increase its credit limit, at which point all the funds from the account would be drained; or
• Account washers – responsible for obtaining as much pedigree information on an account holder as possible so that other account preparers could then use the information to access the victim accounts in order to take over the accounts.
A supplier would then sell the accounts to identity theft cell leaders, who would either pay the supplier a flat fee for an account or a percentage of the funds accessed with the account. Prior to accessing the accounts, the cell leaders would turn the accounts over to a “mill” run by a document manufacturer who would create the forged credit cards and forged identification cards. A document manufacturer was paid for each dummy credit card and identification card he made. Once a cell leader had the fraudulent documents they were distributed to the ring’s foot soldiers and shoppers who actually accessed the accounts.
Foot soldiers would access the accounts using ATMs and bank tellers. While using an ATM was less risky, there was a limit as to the amount of money that could be withdrawn at any specific time (usually a few hundred dollars). Equipped with a forged credit card and a forged identification card (such as a driver’s license), a foot soldier could withdraw up to $4,900 at a time at a bank. Shoppers were responsible for making purchases, usually high-end electronics with the stolen credit cards. The accounts the shoppers were given were those that had a high credit limit but no available cash advance. Shoppers were also responsible for finding “fences,” who would buy the electronics from them.
Theft Cell: Photo Credit: Bill Farrington
The District Attorney said that the investigation – dubbed “Operation Plastic Pipe Line” – leading to this week’s indictments and arrests began in September 2007 when police officers assigned to the Police Department’s Identity Theft Squad commenced a joint investigation with the District Attorney’s Economic Crimes Bureau into the large scale theft of Citibank credit cards and the subsequent use of the credit cards in Queens County and elsewhere. The investigation involved physical surveillance, intelligence gathering and court-authorized electronic eavesdropping on approximately one hundred different telephones and e- mail accounts in which thousands of conversations were intercepted – many of which required translation from Yoruba and Pidgin English to English.
Wanted Fraud
In the largest of the criminal enterprise indictments, it is alleged that Wole “Shola” Ogunwen was the leader of the Shola Enterprise and supplied the various accounts to his cell leaders – Ayanwale Ganiyu, Anthony O. Johnson, Kola Falidaya Molake, Adebayo A. Animashaun and Charles Femi Adoyele and his manager Jones Omoyemi Osinowo – who managed the local cells and managed the compromising of the supplied accounts. The accounts were allegedly prepared for usage by the defendants Idaya Molake, Hassan O. Anibaba, Abiodun A. Shotonwa, Anthony O. Johnson, Abimbola Lana and Samuel A. Adeoba. Steven Trevor Jackson was alleged to have been the forged document manufacturer who provided the “Shola” Enterprise with the forged identification and credit cards. John Doe (a.k.a. Abe), Ike Nwabuoke and Abidemi Olajide allegedly were the foot soldiers who went to the banks to make the withdrawals or to stores to make purchases with the compromised accounts. According to the charges, when purchases were made with these accounts, the items, usually expensive electronics, would then allegedly be fenced to Ronan Hassoun, who operates Five Brothers Audio and Video Electronics at 43 Graham Avenue in Brooklyn.
Finally, it is alleged that any funds obtained from the compromised accounts would then be paid up to Wole Ogunwen. District Attorney Brown said that the twenty-six defendants charged in the Shola Enterprise Corruption indictment are also variously charged – along with ten others – in a second 309-count identity theft indictment. In addition, three of the purported cell leaders named in the Shola indictments – Charles Femi Adoyele, Ayanwale Ganiyu and Abdul Razack Yusuf – are charged in separate indictments with operating two smaller identity theft and forged credit card operation – the Femi Criminal Enterprise and the Ganiyu/Razack Criminal Enterprise.
District Attorney Brown noted that, as part of the investigation, court-authorized search warrants were executed earlier this week at 17 locations and resulted in the recovery of forged credit cards, credit reports, machines used to stamp credit card account information onto cards and nearly $100,000 in cash.
Twenty-two of the defendants have been arraigned thus far before Queens Supreme Court Justice Richard L. Buchter.
The investigation was conducted by Detective Enrico Morriello of the New York City Police Department’s Identity Theft Squad under the supervision of Sergeant Barry Neiss and Lieutenant Ruperto Aguilar and the command of Deputy Inspector Gregory T. Antonsen, of the Organized Theft and Identity Theft Task Force, and the overall supervision of Deputy Chief Jeremiah Quinlan, Commander of the Special Investigations Division, and Chief George F. Brown of the Detectives Bureau.
Assistance was also provided by the NYPD’s Asset Forfeiture Unit – namely, Detective Raymond Phillips, Sergeant Stephen Scalza and Lieutenant Charles Scalzo – and its Fugitive Warrant Squad. Out of state assistance was provided by the Chicago Police Department, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department, the Frederick (MD) Police Department and the Philadelphia Police Department.
Assisting also in the investigation were various members of the District Attorney’s Economic Crimes Bureau – namely, Assistant District Attorney Edward Suh, Paralegal Ericka Loperena, Investigative Auditor Phylesia A. Lang, Consumer Fraud Representative Michael Albanesi, Trial Prep Assistant Ivory Lai and Secretary Robin R. McCray.
Assistant District Attorney Purvi Patel, of the Economic Crimes Bureau, is prosecuting the case under the supervision of Gregory C. Pavlides, Bureau Chief, and Christina Hanophy, Deputy Bureau Chief, and the overall supervision of Executive Assistant District Attorney for Investigations Peter A. Crusco and Deputy Executive Assistant District Attorney Linda M. Cantoni.
District Attorney Brown expressed his appreciation to the United States Postal Inspection Service and the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles for their assistance and cooperation during the investigation.
It should be noted that an indictment is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
I. SHOLA ENTERPRISE CORRUPTION INDICTMENT (369 counts) (17 DEFENDANTS)
The defendants are all charged with enterprise corruption and are variously charged with second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, third- and fourth-degree grand larceny, third-degree attempted grand larceny, fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, petit larceny, attempted petit larceny, and fifth-degree conspiracy. If convicted, they each face up to 25 years in prison.
* denotes defendant is presently being sought.
NAME/ADDRESS ALLEGED ROLE
1� * Wole Ogunwen, of 187-47 Ilion Avenue, St. Albans, Queens Supplier
2 Steven Trevor Jackson, 42, of 1271 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn Forged Document Manufacturer
3 Jones Omoyemi Osinowo, 49, of 250 East 29th Street in Brooklyn Cell Manager
4 Adebayo A. Animashaun (age and address unavailable) Cell Manager
5 Ayanwale Ganiyu, 40, of 2020 East 41st Street in Brooklyn Cell Leader
6 Kola Falabake, 36, of 345 Montgomery Street in Brooklyn Cell Leader
7 Charles Femi Adoyele, 55, of 7 Trebor Road in Massapequa, LI Cell Leader
8 Anthony O. Johnson, 40, of 120 Beach 19th Street in Far Rockaway, Queens Cell Leader/Account Preparer
� 9 Idaya Molake, 43, of 341 10th Street in Brooklyn. Account Preparer
10 * Abiodun A. Shotonwa, 58, of 770 New York Avenue in Brooklyn Account Preparer
11 Hassan O. Anibaba, 32, of 950 Rutland Road in Brooklyn Account Preparer
12 Obimbola Lana, 45, of 1655 Undercliff Avenue in the Bronx. Account Preparer
13 Samuel A. Adeoba (age and address unavailable) Assistant Account Preparer
14 * John Doe (a/k/a Abe) (name, age and address unavailable) Foot Solider
15 Abidemi Olajide, 50, of 1396 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn Foot Solider
16 * Ike Nwabuoke, 41, of Canada Foot Soldier
17 Ronan Hassoun, 38, of 2614 Quentin Road in Brooklyn Fence (for electronics)
II.� SHOLA IDENTITY THEFT INDICTMENT (309 counts)
(27 DEFENDANTS)
Seventeen of the individuals are those named in the Shola Enterprise Corruption indictment.� Below is information on the additional 10 defendants)
The defendants are variously charged with first-, second- and third-degree identity theft, first- and third-degree attempted identity theft, third-degree unlawful possession of personal identification, third- and fourth-degree grand larceny,� second- degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, fifth-degree conspiracy, petit larceny and attempted petit larceny.� If convicted, they each face up to seven years in prison.
* indicates that the defendant is presently being sought.
NAME/ADDRESS ALLEGED ROLE
18 Denis Lenoid, 49, of 617 East 39th Street in Brooklyn Forged Document Manager
19 Roden Daniels Forged Document Manager
20 Fidelis Chukwuyem, 45, of 1037 East 99th Street in Brooklyn Forged Document Manager
21 Abdul Razack Yusuf, 48, of 380 Cozine Street in Brooklyn Cell Leader
22 Jide Salako, 35, of 518 West 41st Street in Los Angeles, California Cell Leader
23 Olanrewaju A. Shittu, 45, of 765 Lincoln Avenue in Brooklyn Cell Leader
24 Oladele Adeyemi, (age and address unavailable) Account Preparer
25 * Vivian Ike, 47, of 380 Cozine Street in Brooklyn Foot Soldier
26 Wole A. Lajide, 45, of Queens. Foot Soldier
27 Yetunde Peronel, 40, of 2501 Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn Foot Soldier
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III.� FEMI ENTERPRISE CORRUPTION INDICTMENT (326 counts)
(11 DEFENDANTS)
The defendants are all charged with enterprise corruption and are variously charged with second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, third- and fourth-degree grand larceny, third- and fourth-degree attempted grand larceny, fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, petit larceny, attempted petit larceny, and fifth-degree conspiracy.� If convicted, they each face up to 25 years in prison. * indicates that the defendant is presently being sought ** indicates that the defendant is also named in either the Shola Enterprise Corruption or/and Identity Theft Indictments.
NAME/ADDRESS ALLEGED ROLE
** Charles Femi Adoyele (named in Shola E.C. and I.D. Indictments) Cell Leader
** Jones Omoyemi Osinowo (named in Shola E.C. and I.D. Indictments) Cell Manager
** Adebayo A. Animashaun (named in Shola E.C. and I.D. Indictments) Supplier
28 Gaberial Goodwin, 41, of 259-51 147th Drive in Rosedale, Queens Supplier
29 * Ajibola Williams, 38, of Toronto, Canada Supplier 30 Olatunde Ashaya, 28, of 6333 North Ridge Avenue in Chicago, Illinois Supplier
** Steven Trevor Jackson (named in Shola E.C. and I.D. Indictments) Forged Document Manufacturer
** Abimbola Lana (named in Shola E.C. and I.D. Indictments) Account Preparer
31 John Adewale, 49, of 905 Rutland Road in Brooklyn Foot Soldier
** Wole A. Lajide (named in Shola I.D. Indictment) Foot Soldier
** Abidemi Olajide (named in Shola E.C. and I.D. Indictments) Foot Soldier
IV.� FEMI IDENTITY THEFT INDICTMENT (297 counts)
(25 DEFENDANTS)
Eleven of the defendants are those named in the Femi Enterprise Corruption indictment above.� Below is information on the
additional 14 defendants.
The defendants are variously charged with first- second- and third-degree identity theft, first- and third-degree attempted identity theft, second- and third-degree unlawful possession of personal identification, third- and fourth-degree grand larceny, third-degree attempted grand larceny, second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, fifth-degree conspiracy, petit larceny and attempted petit larceny.� If convicted, they each face up to seven years in prison.
* indicates that the defendant is presently being sought
** indicates that the defendant is also named in either the Shola Enterprise Corruption or/and Identity Theft Indictments
NAME/ADDRESS ALLEGED ROLE
32 Taiwo Adekanbi, 51, of 1035 Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn Supplier
33 * Olayiwola Adams, 49, of 2425 Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn Supplier
34 Jason Doyle (age and address unavailable) Supplier
�35 Taye Adewale, 41, of Brooklyn Supplier
36 Israel Adeyomi, 41, of 6544 Belmar Street/Terrace in Philadelphia, PA. Supplier
** Kola Falabake (named in Shola E.C. and I.D. Indictments) Supplier
37 * Kazeem A. Atanda, 39, of 1438 Street Place in Brooklyn Supplier
38 Haffeez A. Odoffin, 31, of 8948 South Normal Avenue in Chicago, IL Supplier
39 * Tola Omotayo, 40, of 49 Crown Street in Brooklyn Supplier
40 Samuel A. Adeoba (age and address unavailable) Assistant Account Preparer
41 * Yele Kunle Akins (age and address unavailable) Foot Soldier
** Yetunde Peronel (named in Shola ID indictment) Foot� Solider
42 Yussuf Amos Oladipo (age and address unavailable) works for others who used this cell to wash accounts
** Abiodun A. Shotonwa (named in Shola E.C. and I.D. Indictments) works for others who used this cell to wash accounts
V.� GANIYU/RAZACK ENTERPRISE CORRUPTION INDICTMENT (92 counts)
(7 DEFENDANTS)
The defendants are all charged with enterprise corruption and are variously charged with second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, third- and� fourth-degree grand larceny, fourth- and third-degree attempted grand larceny, fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, petit larceny, attempted petit larceny, and fifth-degree conspiracy.� If convicted, they each face up to 25 years in prison.
** indicates that the defendant is also named in either the Shola Enterprise Corruption or/and Identity Theft Indictments
NAME/ADDRESS ALLEGED ROLE
** Abdul Razack Yusuf (named in Shola I.D. Indictment) cell manager
** Ayanwale Ganiyu (named in Shola E.C. Indictment) cell manager
43 Richard Nwabuisi, 40, of 525 Ellrose Court, Frederick, MD supplier
44 Hakeem B. Olokodana (age and address unavailable) supplier
** Fidelis Chukwuyem (named in Shola I.D. Indictment) forged document manufacturer
** Denis Lenoid (named in Shola I.D. Indictment) forged document manufacturer
45 Abimbola Akinrindae, 51, of 188-02 64th Avenue in Queens account preparer
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VI. GANIYU/RAZACK� IDENTITY THEFT INDICTMENT (105 counts)
(9 DEFENDANTS)
Seven of the individuals are those named in the Ganiyu/Razack Enterprise Corruption indictment above.� Below is information on the additional 2 defendants, who are also named in the Shola Identity Theft Indictment.
The defendants are variously charged with first- and second-degree identity theft, first- and third-degree attempted identity theft, third-degree unlawful possession of personal identification, third- and fourth-degree grand larceny, second-degree
criminal possession of a forged instrument, fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, fifth-degree conspiracy� and petit larceny.� If convicted, they each face up to seven years in prison.
** indicates that the defendant is also named in either the Shola Enterprise Corruption or/and Identity Theft Indictments
NAME/ADDRESS ALLEGED ROLE
** Roden Daniels (named in Shola I.D. Indictment) forged document manufacturer
** Vivian Ike (named in Shola I.D. Indictment) foot soldier
Account Preperare, Cell Leader
Fraud Estimated at $12 Million; Nearly Four Dozen Individuals Charged Following 21-Month Investigation; Counterfeit Credit Cards Used To Steal Money and Buy Electronic Goods that Were Later Fenced; Stolen Credit Cards Allegedly Used Around the Globe Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown, joined by Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly, today announced that an international forged credit card and identity theft ring based in the New York- metropolitan area and with roots in Nigeria has been successfully dismantled following the indictment this week of forty-five individuals. The ring – which was comprised of three separate identity theft and forged credit card groups that employed multiple cells – is alleged to have been responsible for stealing the credit cards and personal credit information of thousands of American and Canadian consumers, costing these individuals, as well as financial institutions and retail businesses, more than $12 million in losses over the past year alone.
District Attorney Brown said, “Our investigation reveals that – in terms of just the sheer number of people indicted – this is one of the largest identity theft networks uncovered in recent history and is just possibly the tip of a much larger global credit card trafficking operation. Besides draining the bank accounts of individuals throughout North America, we believe that the defendants – some of whom live in California, Illinois, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Toronto – also shipped stolen or fraudulently obtained credit cards to buyers around the world and that purchases were made in such far-off places as Japan, Saudi Arabia and Dubai. Particularly disturbing is that we have no way of knowing if any of these accounts have fallen into the hands of terrorists and are being used to finance their terrorist activities or to undermine the efforts of homeland security and other law enforcement officials intent on keeping our borders and citizens safe. Such a serious threat to public safety cannot go unchallenged. We will continue to work closely with our law enforcement colleagues to stamp out such fraud and help to maintain our nation’s safety and security.”
Organogram of Fraud-Photo Credit: Bill Farrington
District Attorney Brown added, “Technological advances have made it increasingly easier to carry out identity theft and fraud – two of the fastest growing crimes in the United States and which afflicts millions of victims and costs billions of dollars in losses to consumers, businesses and financial institutions. In this case, some of the defendants are alleged to have activated consumers’ credit cards by utilizing SpoofCards which allow a caller to disguise the telephone number they’re calling from and even their voice and gender. From a law enforcement perspective, such cards are anything but a spoof. They are virtually untraceable and can be used by identity thieves and hackers to pose as government and financial entities as a means to unscrupulously obtain personal information from unsuspecting consumers and also by defendants in domestic violence cases to harass their victims.”
Commissioner Kelly said, “When these suspects said ‘charge it’ they stole more than cash and goods.
They robbed unsuspecting victims of their identities too. This was a sophisticated crime ring which met its just end through painstaking investigation by NYPD detectives and unstinting support by Queens prosecutors.”
District Attorney Brown said that the defendants have been charged in a series of indictments charging 784 pattern acts with, among other crimes, Enterprise Corruption under New York State’s Organized Crime Control Act. They are accused of being members and associates of three organized criminal enterprises that operated in Queens County and elsewhere and that, between April 18, 2008, and April 23, 2009, systematically schemed to defraud thousands of unsuspecting consumers and financial institutions – such as Citibank, Bank of America, Chase and HSBC and a series of Canadian banks – including President’s Choice Bank, CIBC, MBNA Canada and Bank of Montreal.
According to the charges, suppliers in the ring fraudulently obtained credit card accounts to be compromised. The accounts included NRI (non-received as issued) accounts [accounts where a credit or debit card was mailed to an account holder but was never actually received by the account holder]; accounts that were fraudulently taken over; and accounts that were fraudulently opened. Once the suppliers obtained the accounts, they would get the accounts prepared so that they could be accessed by leaders of identity theft cells. This was accomplished by turning the accounts over to:
The Entire ring
• Account preparers – responsible for activating the accounts, which usually involved placing a phone call to a financial institution and impersonating the account holder by pretending to be calling from the account holder’s home phone. This was accomplished by using a Spoof Card, which allows a person to change the number that appears on the receiver’s caller ID and can make a man’s voice sound like a woman’s and vice versa. The account preparer would also change a PIN number, change the mailing address, add a secondary card user and/or increase the account’s credit limit;
• Account maintainers – responsible for paying off accounts in order to avoid fraud detection and increase credit lines. The maintainer would use funds from one account to pay off another account to keep it viable and to steadily increase its credit limit, at which point all the funds from the account would be drained; or
• Account washers – responsible for obtaining as much pedigree information on an account holder as possible so that other account preparers could then use the information to access the victim accounts in order to take over the accounts.
A supplier would then sell the accounts to identity theft cell leaders, who would either pay the supplier a flat fee for an account or a percentage of the funds accessed with the account. Prior to accessing the accounts, the cell leaders would turn the accounts over to a “mill” run by a document manufacturer who would create the forged credit cards and forged identification cards. A document manufacturer was paid for each dummy credit card and identification card he made. Once a cell leader had the fraudulent documents they were distributed to the ring’s foot soldiers and shoppers who actually accessed the accounts.
Foot soldiers would access the accounts using ATMs and bank tellers. While using an ATM was less risky, there was a limit as to the amount of money that could be withdrawn at any specific time (usually a few hundred dollars). Equipped with a forged credit card and a forged identification card (such as a driver’s license), a foot soldier could withdraw up to $4,900 at a time at a bank. Shoppers were responsible for making purchases, usually high-end electronics with the stolen credit cards. The accounts the shoppers were given were those that had a high credit limit but no available cash advance. Shoppers were also responsible for finding “fences,” who would buy the electronics from them.
Theft Cell: Photo Credit: Bill Farrington
The District Attorney said that the investigation – dubbed “Operation Plastic Pipe Line” – leading to this week’s indictments and arrests began in September 2007 when police officers assigned to the Police Department’s Identity Theft Squad commenced a joint investigation with the District Attorney’s Economic Crimes Bureau into the large scale theft of Citibank credit cards and the subsequent use of the credit cards in Queens County and elsewhere. The investigation involved physical surveillance, intelligence gathering and court-authorized electronic eavesdropping on approximately one hundred different telephones and e- mail accounts in which thousands of conversations were intercepted – many of which required translation from Yoruba and Pidgin English to English.
Wanted Fraud
In the largest of the criminal enterprise indictments, it is alleged that Wole “Shola” Ogunwen was the leader of the Shola Enterprise and supplied the various accounts to his cell leaders – Ayanwale Ganiyu, Anthony O. Johnson, Kola Falidaya Molake, Adebayo A. Animashaun and Charles Femi Adoyele and his manager Jones Omoyemi Osinowo – who managed the local cells and managed the compromising of the supplied accounts. The accounts were allegedly prepared for usage by the defendants Idaya Molake, Hassan O. Anibaba, Abiodun A. Shotonwa, Anthony O. Johnson, Abimbola Lana and Samuel A. Adeoba. Steven Trevor Jackson was alleged to have been the forged document manufacturer who provided the “Shola” Enterprise with the forged identification and credit cards. John Doe (a.k.a. Abe), Ike Nwabuoke and Abidemi Olajide allegedly were the foot soldiers who went to the banks to make the withdrawals or to stores to make purchases with the compromised accounts. According to the charges, when purchases were made with these accounts, the items, usually expensive electronics, would then allegedly be fenced to Ronan Hassoun, who operates Five Brothers Audio and Video Electronics at 43 Graham Avenue in Brooklyn.
Finally, it is alleged that any funds obtained from the compromised accounts would then be paid up to Wole Ogunwen. District Attorney Brown said that the twenty-six defendants charged in the Shola Enterprise Corruption indictment are also variously charged – along with ten others – in a second 309-count identity theft indictment. In addition, three of the purported cell leaders named in the Shola indictments – Charles Femi Adoyele, Ayanwale Ganiyu and Abdul Razack Yusuf – are charged in separate indictments with operating two smaller identity theft and forged credit card operation – the Femi Criminal Enterprise and the Ganiyu/Razack Criminal Enterprise.
District Attorney Brown noted that, as part of the investigation, court-authorized search warrants were executed earlier this week at 17 locations and resulted in the recovery of forged credit cards, credit reports, machines used to stamp credit card account information onto cards and nearly $100,000 in cash.
Twenty-two of the defendants have been arraigned thus far before Queens Supreme Court Justice Richard L. Buchter.
The investigation was conducted by Detective Enrico Morriello of the New York City Police Department’s Identity Theft Squad under the supervision of Sergeant Barry Neiss and Lieutenant Ruperto Aguilar and the command of Deputy Inspector Gregory T. Antonsen, of the Organized Theft and Identity Theft Task Force, and the overall supervision of Deputy Chief Jeremiah Quinlan, Commander of the Special Investigations Division, and Chief George F. Brown of the Detectives Bureau.
Assistance was also provided by the NYPD’s Asset Forfeiture Unit – namely, Detective Raymond Phillips, Sergeant Stephen Scalza and Lieutenant Charles Scalzo – and its Fugitive Warrant Squad. Out of state assistance was provided by the Chicago Police Department, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department, the Frederick (MD) Police Department and the Philadelphia Police Department.
Assisting also in the investigation were various members of the District Attorney’s Economic Crimes Bureau – namely, Assistant District Attorney Edward Suh, Paralegal Ericka Loperena, Investigative Auditor Phylesia A. Lang, Consumer Fraud Representative Michael Albanesi, Trial Prep Assistant Ivory Lai and Secretary Robin R. McCray.
Assistant District Attorney Purvi Patel, of the Economic Crimes Bureau, is prosecuting the case under the supervision of Gregory C. Pavlides, Bureau Chief, and Christina Hanophy, Deputy Bureau Chief, and the overall supervision of Executive Assistant District Attorney for Investigations Peter A. Crusco and Deputy Executive Assistant District Attorney Linda M. Cantoni.
District Attorney Brown expressed his appreciation to the United States Postal Inspection Service and the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles for their assistance and cooperation during the investigation.
It should be noted that an indictment is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
I. SHOLA ENTERPRISE CORRUPTION INDICTMENT (369 counts) (17 DEFENDANTS)
The defendants are all charged with enterprise corruption and are variously charged with second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, third- and fourth-degree grand larceny, third-degree attempted grand larceny, fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, petit larceny, attempted petit larceny, and fifth-degree conspiracy. If convicted, they each face up to 25 years in prison.
* denotes defendant is presently being sought.
NAME/ADDRESS ALLEGED ROLE
1� * Wole Ogunwen, of 187-47 Ilion Avenue, St. Albans, Queens Supplier
2 Steven Trevor Jackson, 42, of 1271 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn Forged Document Manufacturer
3 Jones Omoyemi Osinowo, 49, of 250 East 29th Street in Brooklyn Cell Manager
4 Adebayo A. Animashaun (age and address unavailable) Cell Manager
5 Ayanwale Ganiyu, 40, of 2020 East 41st Street in Brooklyn Cell Leader
6 Kola Falabake, 36, of 345 Montgomery Street in Brooklyn Cell Leader
7 Charles Femi Adoyele, 55, of 7 Trebor Road in Massapequa, LI Cell Leader
8 Anthony O. Johnson, 40, of 120 Beach 19th Street in Far Rockaway, Queens Cell Leader/Account Preparer
� 9 Idaya Molake, 43, of 341 10th Street in Brooklyn. Account Preparer
10 * Abiodun A. Shotonwa, 58, of 770 New York Avenue in Brooklyn Account Preparer
11 Hassan O. Anibaba, 32, of 950 Rutland Road in Brooklyn Account Preparer
12 Obimbola Lana, 45, of 1655 Undercliff Avenue in the Bronx. Account Preparer
13 Samuel A. Adeoba (age and address unavailable) Assistant Account Preparer
14 * John Doe (a/k/a Abe) (name, age and address unavailable) Foot Solider
15 Abidemi Olajide, 50, of 1396 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn Foot Solider
16 * Ike Nwabuoke, 41, of Canada Foot Soldier
17 Ronan Hassoun, 38, of 2614 Quentin Road in Brooklyn Fence (for electronics)
II.� SHOLA IDENTITY THEFT INDICTMENT (309 counts)
(27 DEFENDANTS)
Seventeen of the individuals are those named in the Shola Enterprise Corruption indictment.� Below is information on the additional 10 defendants)
The defendants are variously charged with first-, second- and third-degree identity theft, first- and third-degree attempted identity theft, third-degree unlawful possession of personal identification, third- and fourth-degree grand larceny,� second- degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, fifth-degree conspiracy, petit larceny and attempted petit larceny.� If convicted, they each face up to seven years in prison.
* indicates that the defendant is presently being sought.
NAME/ADDRESS ALLEGED ROLE
18 Denis Lenoid, 49, of 617 East 39th Street in Brooklyn Forged Document Manager
19 Roden Daniels Forged Document Manager
20 Fidelis Chukwuyem, 45, of 1037 East 99th Street in Brooklyn Forged Document Manager
21 Abdul Razack Yusuf, 48, of 380 Cozine Street in Brooklyn Cell Leader
22 Jide Salako, 35, of 518 West 41st Street in Los Angeles, California Cell Leader
23 Olanrewaju A. Shittu, 45, of 765 Lincoln Avenue in Brooklyn Cell Leader
24 Oladele Adeyemi, (age and address unavailable) Account Preparer
25 * Vivian Ike, 47, of 380 Cozine Street in Brooklyn Foot Soldier
26 Wole A. Lajide, 45, of Queens. Foot Soldier
27 Yetunde Peronel, 40, of 2501 Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn Foot Soldier
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III.� FEMI ENTERPRISE CORRUPTION INDICTMENT (326 counts)
(11 DEFENDANTS)
The defendants are all charged with enterprise corruption and are variously charged with second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, third- and fourth-degree grand larceny, third- and fourth-degree attempted grand larceny, fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, petit larceny, attempted petit larceny, and fifth-degree conspiracy.� If convicted, they each face up to 25 years in prison. * indicates that the defendant is presently being sought ** indicates that the defendant is also named in either the Shola Enterprise Corruption or/and Identity Theft Indictments.
NAME/ADDRESS ALLEGED ROLE
** Charles Femi Adoyele (named in Shola E.C. and I.D. Indictments) Cell Leader
** Jones Omoyemi Osinowo (named in Shola E.C. and I.D. Indictments) Cell Manager
** Adebayo A. Animashaun (named in Shola E.C. and I.D. Indictments) Supplier
28 Gaberial Goodwin, 41, of 259-51 147th Drive in Rosedale, Queens Supplier
29 * Ajibola Williams, 38, of Toronto, Canada Supplier 30 Olatunde Ashaya, 28, of 6333 North Ridge Avenue in Chicago, Illinois Supplier
** Steven Trevor Jackson (named in Shola E.C. and I.D. Indictments) Forged Document Manufacturer
** Abimbola Lana (named in Shola E.C. and I.D. Indictments) Account Preparer
31 John Adewale, 49, of 905 Rutland Road in Brooklyn Foot Soldier
** Wole A. Lajide (named in Shola I.D. Indictment) Foot Soldier
** Abidemi Olajide (named in Shola E.C. and I.D. Indictments) Foot Soldier
IV.� FEMI IDENTITY THEFT INDICTMENT (297 counts)
(25 DEFENDANTS)
Eleven of the defendants are those named in the Femi Enterprise Corruption indictment above.� Below is information on the
additional 14 defendants.
The defendants are variously charged with first- second- and third-degree identity theft, first- and third-degree attempted identity theft, second- and third-degree unlawful possession of personal identification, third- and fourth-degree grand larceny, third-degree attempted grand larceny, second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, fifth-degree conspiracy, petit larceny and attempted petit larceny.� If convicted, they each face up to seven years in prison.
* indicates that the defendant is presently being sought
** indicates that the defendant is also named in either the Shola Enterprise Corruption or/and Identity Theft Indictments
NAME/ADDRESS ALLEGED ROLE
32 Taiwo Adekanbi, 51, of 1035 Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn Supplier
33 * Olayiwola Adams, 49, of 2425 Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn Supplier
34 Jason Doyle (age and address unavailable) Supplier
�35 Taye Adewale, 41, of Brooklyn Supplier
36 Israel Adeyomi, 41, of 6544 Belmar Street/Terrace in Philadelphia, PA. Supplier
** Kola Falabake (named in Shola E.C. and I.D. Indictments) Supplier
37 * Kazeem A. Atanda, 39, of 1438 Street Place in Brooklyn Supplier
38 Haffeez A. Odoffin, 31, of 8948 South Normal Avenue in Chicago, IL Supplier
39 * Tola Omotayo, 40, of 49 Crown Street in Brooklyn Supplier
40 Samuel A. Adeoba (age and address unavailable) Assistant Account Preparer
41 * Yele Kunle Akins (age and address unavailable) Foot Soldier
** Yetunde Peronel (named in Shola ID indictment) Foot� Solider
42 Yussuf Amos Oladipo (age and address unavailable) works for others who used this cell to wash accounts
** Abiodun A. Shotonwa (named in Shola E.C. and I.D. Indictments) works for others who used this cell to wash accounts
V.� GANIYU/RAZACK ENTERPRISE CORRUPTION INDICTMENT (92 counts)
(7 DEFENDANTS)
The defendants are all charged with enterprise corruption and are variously charged with second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, third- and� fourth-degree grand larceny, fourth- and third-degree attempted grand larceny, fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, petit larceny, attempted petit larceny, and fifth-degree conspiracy.� If convicted, they each face up to 25 years in prison.
** indicates that the defendant is also named in either the Shola Enterprise Corruption or/and Identity Theft Indictments
NAME/ADDRESS ALLEGED ROLE
** Abdul Razack Yusuf (named in Shola I.D. Indictment) cell manager
** Ayanwale Ganiyu (named in Shola E.C. Indictment) cell manager
43 Richard Nwabuisi, 40, of 525 Ellrose Court, Frederick, MD supplier
44 Hakeem B. Olokodana (age and address unavailable) supplier
** Fidelis Chukwuyem (named in Shola I.D. Indictment) forged document manufacturer
** Denis Lenoid (named in Shola I.D. Indictment) forged document manufacturer
45 Abimbola Akinrindae, 51, of 188-02 64th Avenue in Queens account preparer
�
VI. GANIYU/RAZACK� IDENTITY THEFT INDICTMENT (105 counts)
(9 DEFENDANTS)
Seven of the individuals are those named in the Ganiyu/Razack Enterprise Corruption indictment above.� Below is information on the additional 2 defendants, who are also named in the Shola Identity Theft Indictment.
The defendants are variously charged with first- and second-degree identity theft, first- and third-degree attempted identity theft, third-degree unlawful possession of personal identification, third- and fourth-degree grand larceny, second-degree
criminal possession of a forged instrument, fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, fifth-degree conspiracy� and petit larceny.� If convicted, they each face up to seven years in prison.
** indicates that the defendant is also named in either the Shola Enterprise Corruption or/and Identity Theft Indictments
NAME/ADDRESS ALLEGED ROLE
** Roden Daniels (named in Shola I.D. Indictment) forged document manufacturer
** Vivian Ike (named in Shola I.D. Indictment) foot soldier
'hole' in your fence
NAILS IN THE FENCE
Make sure you
read all the way down to the last sentence.
(Most importantly the last sentence)
There once was a little boy who had a bad temper. His Father gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper, he must hammer a nail into the back of the fence.
The first day the boy had driven 37 nails into the fence. Over the next few weeks, as he learned to control his anger, the number of nails hammered daily gradually dwindled down. He discovered it was easier to hold his temper than to drive those nails into the fence. Finally the day came when the boy didn't lose his temper at all.
He told his father about it and the father suggested that the boy now pull out one nail for each day that he was able to hold his temper. The days passed and the young boy was finally able to tell his father that all the nails were gone.
The father took his son by the hand and led him to the fence.. He said, 'You have done well, my son, but look at the holes in the fence. The fence will never be the same. When you say things in anger, they leave a scar just like this one. You can put a knife in a man and draw it out. But It won't matter how many times you say I'm sorry, the wound will still be there. A verbal wound is as bad as a physical one.
Remember that friends are very rare jewels, indeed.
They make you smile and encourage you to succeed. They lend an ear, they share words of praise and they always want to open their hearts to us.'
It's National Friendship Week. Show your friends how much you care. Send this to everyone you consider a FRIEND, even if it means sending it back to the person who sent it to you! If it comes back to you, you will then know you have a circle of
friends.
YOU ARE MY FRIEND AND I AM HONOURED!
Now send this
to every friend you have!! And to your
family (they need to
know that you love them too).
Please forgive
me if I have ever left a 'hole' in your fence
Make sure you
read all the way down to the last sentence.
(Most importantly the last sentence)
There once was a little boy who had a bad temper. His Father gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper, he must hammer a nail into the back of the fence.
The first day the boy had driven 37 nails into the fence. Over the next few weeks, as he learned to control his anger, the number of nails hammered daily gradually dwindled down. He discovered it was easier to hold his temper than to drive those nails into the fence. Finally the day came when the boy didn't lose his temper at all.
He told his father about it and the father suggested that the boy now pull out one nail for each day that he was able to hold his temper. The days passed and the young boy was finally able to tell his father that all the nails were gone.
The father took his son by the hand and led him to the fence.. He said, 'You have done well, my son, but look at the holes in the fence. The fence will never be the same. When you say things in anger, they leave a scar just like this one. You can put a knife in a man and draw it out. But It won't matter how many times you say I'm sorry, the wound will still be there. A verbal wound is as bad as a physical one.
Remember that friends are very rare jewels, indeed.
They make you smile and encourage you to succeed. They lend an ear, they share words of praise and they always want to open their hearts to us.'
It's National Friendship Week. Show your friends how much you care. Send this to everyone you consider a FRIEND, even if it means sending it back to the person who sent it to you! If it comes back to you, you will then know you have a circle of
friends.
YOU ARE MY FRIEND AND I AM HONOURED!
Now send this
to every friend you have!! And to your
family (they need to
know that you love them too).
Please forgive
me if I have ever left a 'hole' in your fence
God speaks on Global Meltdown
God speaks on Global Meltdown
Sunday, 29 March 2009 00:00
In the book of Amos, Chapter 3 verse 7, the word of God says: surely the Lord does nothing without revealing his plan to his... servants the prophets. The word of God is always true. That men have failed to hear from God does not mean that God is not talking to us about all things.
The world is in the throes of an economic crisis that portends serious consequences in the days ahead. Prices of goods and services have risen sharply in the last few months and particularly weeks in the case of Nigeria. All over the world the search for solutions to this crisis is on. All kinds of measures are proposed by governments to overcome the situation. The world is waiting for a hero who will come up with the master solution to this economic mess. A perfect scenario for the emergence of an Antichrist as the Bible says.
Some have even dared to suggest that Barack Obama might be the Antichrist. A recent report by CNN International took a look at the Obama economic package to fight the meltdown and asked if it was a road to hell. A figurative economic hell or a divine inspiration to caution people against the everlasting bonfire that will consume the enemies of God?
It is already reported that Motorolla has perfected a microchip that will revolutionise business transactions, replacing the conventional credit cards. That microchip can only be placed on the back of the hand or on the forehead. The precise places the bible identifies as the home of the mark of the Antichrist.
In not too far away South Africa, God spoke on these times to one of his own. In keeping with the declaration of John the Baptist that he must diminish while Christ increases, we will not be interested in the identity of the prophet God has employed for this message but the message of God at this moment of world economic depression.
This prophecy has been obtained by courtesy of the Redeemed Christian Church of God at 118 Annie Street, Fontainebleau, Randburg. Do you believe the word of God?
While praying this morning, God gave me a vision. He showed me a great, world-wide “mobilization.”
I saw myself strolling along a beach. Suddenly, there sounded a loud boom, which became stronger and more massive. It was not the noise of the sea or of the wind. It was completely still outside. The sea water was as smooth as glass. The deep booming sound which was like the sound of the mountains about to cave in, a banging sound which I had up till now never heard in my whole life, came from the other side of the ocean, from far away. It became so strong and mighty, that the earth began to quake and shake. It sounded like the blasting of a deep bass trumpet. I had never heard this sort and depth of bass sound before now. The whole air vibrated.I holed myself up in the dunes of the embankment, face down, and waited to see what would come out of this natural spectacle.
When the booming refused to stop, and instead became stronger, I saw myself begin to pray in the vision, and to speak with my God. Then I heard a voice saying, “my child, fear not.. That is my mobilization call, a signal, from the other world. I am calling my people out from all peoples. I myself am shaking the earth and the sea. The sinners and godless will pass away for fear and the fearful expectation of the things which are to come. Understand, my child, that all these have been initiated by the financial crises. That was just the beginning of ruin. The foundation of today’s society will be so shaken that the people will lose all that they have acquired, and saved up till now.
Every infrastructure and welfare will collapse with time. Life will be very difficult for very many people. The general security will get out of control and there will be a proliferation of crime such that life on earth will be massively threatened. But you, who fear my name will I save from ruin. I am holding my arm of protection over you.
Although not even a silent wind blew, and not even a small wave was seen on
the sea, the booming was so mighty, that my heart threatened to stop beating.
Then I thought to myself, “I will now also die”. And then the Lord said to me, “my child, do not fear. You are to live and continue to declare my works. Arise, go home and tell your loved ones. Let them know that the coming of my son is very close at hand, at the doorstep. I am setting
everything in motion in order to take my people home, and I am now stripping them of everything that is holding them back, or blocking them.
As I stood up to obey God’s voice, starting to make my way homewards, I saw very many people, lying in the dunes. They had come out from their houses, racing towards the sea to see and experience this extraordinary natural spectacle. They lay on their faces as if paralysed, exactly as I had lain a few minutes before now. As I passed by them on my way home, despite the continuous distant booming sound, these people called to me saying “you are
crazy; you cannot make it home in this situation. It is too dangerous”. They then buried their heads even further in the dunes, because they feared what would happen next. They no longer wanted to hear or know of anything.
And then said the Lord to me: “for you, my children, who fear my name, this is the day of my “mobilization”. For you my “sun of salvation” arises, with which I gather my true children, and bring them together. Go, my son, and tell this to everyone you can reach”.
Then I asked the Lord “what shall I tell them?” “Tell my children, He said”, “they are no longer to occupy themselves with perishable things, but rather, much more with the immortal, the eternal things. They are to seek me and study my word. They should forgive one another, so long as there is still time, and make peace with one another.
They should stop being envious of , and pointing fingers at one another.
They should neither accuse nor suspect one another. Everyone should do what he is supposed to, and can do. Tell them to free themselves of every unnecessary thing, and to stop fighting spasmodically (intermittently) for their rights. From now on, I will ensure your rights, and provide for justice for you. Great changes are about to occur all over the world, in every area of life. Adjust yourselves therefore and be prepared. Nothing is going to be as it has been before now...”
The further I moved away from the beach, the less of the booming sound I heard, even though I was of the opinion that the sound had become stronger and even more massive. I felt as if I had been secured in a glass case.
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying “I will bring my children into safety in my own way. You will see everything I will do in the world, which will experience all the “plagues of Egypt” before I withdraw my children unto myself, before Pharaoh releases you forever. My people hold together! Stay with one another, encourage one another. Soon, you would have made it!” That was the last thing I took with me from this vision.
As I thought about all that I had seen, and what I should do with it, the Lord spoke to me saying “spread this revelation I have given you this morning about my “mobilization” overall further to my children, and encourage them to do likewise, for I am at the door (I am coming soon). And tell them, especially my people, that they should be serious about their relationship with me (God), before it is too late....”
Do help me spread this message overall. Send it to your friends and acquaintances. Spread it your churches and house fellowships.
Text only to: 08070991006.
biodunoduwole@ compassnewspaper.com
Sunday, 29 March 2009 00:00
In the book of Amos, Chapter 3 verse 7, the word of God says: surely the Lord does nothing without revealing his plan to his... servants the prophets. The word of God is always true. That men have failed to hear from God does not mean that God is not talking to us about all things.
The world is in the throes of an economic crisis that portends serious consequences in the days ahead. Prices of goods and services have risen sharply in the last few months and particularly weeks in the case of Nigeria. All over the world the search for solutions to this crisis is on. All kinds of measures are proposed by governments to overcome the situation. The world is waiting for a hero who will come up with the master solution to this economic mess. A perfect scenario for the emergence of an Antichrist as the Bible says.
Some have even dared to suggest that Barack Obama might be the Antichrist. A recent report by CNN International took a look at the Obama economic package to fight the meltdown and asked if it was a road to hell. A figurative economic hell or a divine inspiration to caution people against the everlasting bonfire that will consume the enemies of God?
It is already reported that Motorolla has perfected a microchip that will revolutionise business transactions, replacing the conventional credit cards. That microchip can only be placed on the back of the hand or on the forehead. The precise places the bible identifies as the home of the mark of the Antichrist.
In not too far away South Africa, God spoke on these times to one of his own. In keeping with the declaration of John the Baptist that he must diminish while Christ increases, we will not be interested in the identity of the prophet God has employed for this message but the message of God at this moment of world economic depression.
This prophecy has been obtained by courtesy of the Redeemed Christian Church of God at 118 Annie Street, Fontainebleau, Randburg. Do you believe the word of God?
While praying this morning, God gave me a vision. He showed me a great, world-wide “mobilization.”
I saw myself strolling along a beach. Suddenly, there sounded a loud boom, which became stronger and more massive. It was not the noise of the sea or of the wind. It was completely still outside. The sea water was as smooth as glass. The deep booming sound which was like the sound of the mountains about to cave in, a banging sound which I had up till now never heard in my whole life, came from the other side of the ocean, from far away. It became so strong and mighty, that the earth began to quake and shake. It sounded like the blasting of a deep bass trumpet. I had never heard this sort and depth of bass sound before now. The whole air vibrated.I holed myself up in the dunes of the embankment, face down, and waited to see what would come out of this natural spectacle.
When the booming refused to stop, and instead became stronger, I saw myself begin to pray in the vision, and to speak with my God. Then I heard a voice saying, “my child, fear not.. That is my mobilization call, a signal, from the other world. I am calling my people out from all peoples. I myself am shaking the earth and the sea. The sinners and godless will pass away for fear and the fearful expectation of the things which are to come. Understand, my child, that all these have been initiated by the financial crises. That was just the beginning of ruin. The foundation of today’s society will be so shaken that the people will lose all that they have acquired, and saved up till now.
Every infrastructure and welfare will collapse with time. Life will be very difficult for very many people. The general security will get out of control and there will be a proliferation of crime such that life on earth will be massively threatened. But you, who fear my name will I save from ruin. I am holding my arm of protection over you.
Although not even a silent wind blew, and not even a small wave was seen on
the sea, the booming was so mighty, that my heart threatened to stop beating.
Then I thought to myself, “I will now also die”. And then the Lord said to me, “my child, do not fear. You are to live and continue to declare my works. Arise, go home and tell your loved ones. Let them know that the coming of my son is very close at hand, at the doorstep. I am setting
everything in motion in order to take my people home, and I am now stripping them of everything that is holding them back, or blocking them.
As I stood up to obey God’s voice, starting to make my way homewards, I saw very many people, lying in the dunes. They had come out from their houses, racing towards the sea to see and experience this extraordinary natural spectacle. They lay on their faces as if paralysed, exactly as I had lain a few minutes before now. As I passed by them on my way home, despite the continuous distant booming sound, these people called to me saying “you are
crazy; you cannot make it home in this situation. It is too dangerous”. They then buried their heads even further in the dunes, because they feared what would happen next. They no longer wanted to hear or know of anything.
And then said the Lord to me: “for you, my children, who fear my name, this is the day of my “mobilization”. For you my “sun of salvation” arises, with which I gather my true children, and bring them together. Go, my son, and tell this to everyone you can reach”.
Then I asked the Lord “what shall I tell them?” “Tell my children, He said”, “they are no longer to occupy themselves with perishable things, but rather, much more with the immortal, the eternal things. They are to seek me and study my word. They should forgive one another, so long as there is still time, and make peace with one another.
They should stop being envious of , and pointing fingers at one another.
They should neither accuse nor suspect one another. Everyone should do what he is supposed to, and can do. Tell them to free themselves of every unnecessary thing, and to stop fighting spasmodically (intermittently) for their rights. From now on, I will ensure your rights, and provide for justice for you. Great changes are about to occur all over the world, in every area of life. Adjust yourselves therefore and be prepared. Nothing is going to be as it has been before now...”
The further I moved away from the beach, the less of the booming sound I heard, even though I was of the opinion that the sound had become stronger and even more massive. I felt as if I had been secured in a glass case.
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying “I will bring my children into safety in my own way. You will see everything I will do in the world, which will experience all the “plagues of Egypt” before I withdraw my children unto myself, before Pharaoh releases you forever. My people hold together! Stay with one another, encourage one another. Soon, you would have made it!” That was the last thing I took with me from this vision.
As I thought about all that I had seen, and what I should do with it, the Lord spoke to me saying “spread this revelation I have given you this morning about my “mobilization” overall further to my children, and encourage them to do likewise, for I am at the door (I am coming soon). And tell them, especially my people, that they should be serious about their relationship with me (God), before it is too late....”
Do help me spread this message overall. Send it to your friends and acquaintances. Spread it your churches and house fellowships.
Text only to: 08070991006.
biodunoduwole@ compassnewspaper.com
Friday, September 4, 2009
confident
Confidentiality Maintenance
Prying questions from employees. Immediately start communicating your rules regarding confidential information. “When people ask about my boss’ travel schedule or things I don’t feel are appropriate for them to know, I ask them ‘Why do you ask?’” “This politely diffuses them and allows them to think about their need to know. Maybe there is a legitimate reason, which you both can then determine.”
I have always believed the reply “I don’t know” reflects poorly on your professional status because you’re implying you do not have a position of confidence, and this diminishes you. Besides, is anyone really fooled? The questioner knows you know the information, and you know he knows that you know. Burdening yourself with a lie sends the wrong message also—namely, that you will lie under some circumstances. Suddenly, your integrity seems negotiable.
You can, instead, establish the reputation of saying “no” politely, firmly, professionally and consistently. A reliable response is always: “I hope you can understand I’m not able to share any information about that.” If they still persist, try this show-stopper: “Please don’t take this personally, but as a professional, I can’t tell you that.” Most of the time, they will know better than to pursue the issue. Granted, you will always run the risk of some people feeling you are a bit standoffish; but you will have earned their respect and trust.
Securing your work station. “Take a good look at the physical area of responsibility (your office) and rearrange your furniture so you have visual and verbal control of the traffic flow. Because you are the gatekeeper; it is appropriate your desk or office be positioned in such a way that you can control who has access to your boss. You also will be able to minimize needless interruptions because you can handle many matters on your own.
Protecting written documents. “Don’t lead others into temptation” is your best guide to protecting written documents. It’s only natural for people to be tempted to at least glace at papers if you leave them in plain view. Your job is to protect the value of all information in your office.
A few suggestions:
Keep your desk clear of any papers you consider confidential. Flip your papers over even if you are just leaving your desk for coffee. Remember, snoops and thieves can be clever and persistent.
If you’re going to be away from your desk even for a short time, be sure all important documents are either placed inside your desk or locked in a file cabinet.
If you’re working on a confidential document that requires you to have a lot of sensitive materials on your desk for several hours at a time, you can avoid any curious traffic around your desk by scheduling to work on the project during off-peak times, or by setting up camp at another work station.
Always clear your desk before you leave at the end of the day and lock up anything you don’t want others to see. This includes check/deposit books, plans, schedules, correspondence, and even your manual note-taking books. It is always prudent to err on the safe side.
Neutralize or sanitize documents when you remove them from your office. Conceal them inside a folder or envelope, even if you are just hand delivering them to someone on the next floor. Someone standing behind you in the elevator may be able to see just enough to get the rumor mill cranked up.
If you carry confidential documents to and from work, or on business trips, keep them in a locked briefcase; and, never leave the briefcase unattended in public places.
Again, when attending meetings or conferences, don’t leave papers exposed where people nearby can see them. Make sure they are face down or in a protective folder.
When mailing confidential documents, seal them in an envelope marked “confidential.” Then, seal that envelope inside another envelope and mark that “confidential,” too.
Shred confidential documents, rough drafts, photocopies, and notes. Never dispose of these papers in a wastebasket or recycling box from which they can be recovered by the curious or dishonest.
Protecting electronic documents. Deleted files can be recovered, network security is never perfect, and automatic backups may put a complete copy of your work for the day within easy reach of the wrong people. To avoid getting the “byte” put on you, learn the security limitations of your system.
A few suggestions:
Position your terminal screen in a way that prevents anyone from reading it. Be prepared for a quick sign-off, or use a hot key to engage your screen saver if potentially prying eyes approach your desk.
Know the limitations of your system. The computer is just another tool, not a black box that assures secrecy. Lean who in your company knows how to use your computer better than you do and use them as a resource. It is your responsibility to understand the realistic limitations of your system.
Develop a sound system of backing up and archiving files, and then stick with it. You may be your own worst enemy if you do not follow consistent procedures. You should be able to retrieve important files quickly, ensure they will be safe, and remove files you no longer want in ways that render them unrecoverable.
Store floppy disks in a locked area.
Use a password sign-on procedure to prevent anyone from accessing your hard drive without your permission. This is not unbeatable, but it slows down the casual interloper. Best system: use two passwords known only to you and your boss.
Sign off whenever you leave your terminal if working on confidential information—even if for just a short break.
Remove your printouts as quickly as possible from the printer.
Put your original program disks under lock and key. Remember, these are rarely used after the software is loaded onto your hard drive; so they may be borrowed and you wouldn’t miss them for months.
A few other security risks. Don’t ever send anything confidential via the fax machine. Send the document by courier or overnight delivery if you have to or, if you absolutely must transmit something confidential on the fax, call ahead to let the receiver know the exact moment to retrieve it. Even though reading someone else’s fax is like reading someone else’s mail, not everyone treats faxes with this same respect.
Never leave a confidential (or serious personal) message on voice mail, because it won’t be confidential. Anyone can access one’s voicemail in a minute and the results could be devastating. Likewise, don’t say anything confidential on a cellular phone or speaker phone. Most cellular phones can be easily pirated. And, although a speaker phone may be convenient, it can also compromise privacy.
Follow the Golden Rule
That protecting confidentiality is on the short list of professional job skills presumed to be simply understood by bosses everywhere is a compliment to our profession. Our bosses assume we will always recognize confidential information whenever we see it, and then take whatever action is appropriate to protect it.
Because the confidentiality aspect of the job of the administrative professional defies prediction and standardization, it would be prudent to always adhere to my Golden Rule of Confidentiality: Unless otherwise instructed by your boss, treat all information received, written or spoken, as strictly confidential. You will never regret it.
Because you are a professional committed to upholding high standards of behavior, your company’s security will always be a part of your job description. But, it’s an ongoing challenge because you will be relied upon more than ever to “bar the door” against all types of threats to compromise the company’s information and property. It isn’t simple anymore, either—it requires technical expertise and a lot of psychological moxie. The challenge is to do your job with a healthy skepticism of others, while still expecting others to trust you.
Prying questions from employees. Immediately start communicating your rules regarding confidential information. “When people ask about my boss’ travel schedule or things I don’t feel are appropriate for them to know, I ask them ‘Why do you ask?’” “This politely diffuses them and allows them to think about their need to know. Maybe there is a legitimate reason, which you both can then determine.”
I have always believed the reply “I don’t know” reflects poorly on your professional status because you’re implying you do not have a position of confidence, and this diminishes you. Besides, is anyone really fooled? The questioner knows you know the information, and you know he knows that you know. Burdening yourself with a lie sends the wrong message also—namely, that you will lie under some circumstances. Suddenly, your integrity seems negotiable.
You can, instead, establish the reputation of saying “no” politely, firmly, professionally and consistently. A reliable response is always: “I hope you can understand I’m not able to share any information about that.” If they still persist, try this show-stopper: “Please don’t take this personally, but as a professional, I can’t tell you that.” Most of the time, they will know better than to pursue the issue. Granted, you will always run the risk of some people feeling you are a bit standoffish; but you will have earned their respect and trust.
Securing your work station. “Take a good look at the physical area of responsibility (your office) and rearrange your furniture so you have visual and verbal control of the traffic flow. Because you are the gatekeeper; it is appropriate your desk or office be positioned in such a way that you can control who has access to your boss. You also will be able to minimize needless interruptions because you can handle many matters on your own.
Protecting written documents. “Don’t lead others into temptation” is your best guide to protecting written documents. It’s only natural for people to be tempted to at least glace at papers if you leave them in plain view. Your job is to protect the value of all information in your office.
A few suggestions:
Keep your desk clear of any papers you consider confidential. Flip your papers over even if you are just leaving your desk for coffee. Remember, snoops and thieves can be clever and persistent.
If you’re going to be away from your desk even for a short time, be sure all important documents are either placed inside your desk or locked in a file cabinet.
If you’re working on a confidential document that requires you to have a lot of sensitive materials on your desk for several hours at a time, you can avoid any curious traffic around your desk by scheduling to work on the project during off-peak times, or by setting up camp at another work station.
Always clear your desk before you leave at the end of the day and lock up anything you don’t want others to see. This includes check/deposit books, plans, schedules, correspondence, and even your manual note-taking books. It is always prudent to err on the safe side.
Neutralize or sanitize documents when you remove them from your office. Conceal them inside a folder or envelope, even if you are just hand delivering them to someone on the next floor. Someone standing behind you in the elevator may be able to see just enough to get the rumor mill cranked up.
If you carry confidential documents to and from work, or on business trips, keep them in a locked briefcase; and, never leave the briefcase unattended in public places.
Again, when attending meetings or conferences, don’t leave papers exposed where people nearby can see them. Make sure they are face down or in a protective folder.
When mailing confidential documents, seal them in an envelope marked “confidential.” Then, seal that envelope inside another envelope and mark that “confidential,” too.
Shred confidential documents, rough drafts, photocopies, and notes. Never dispose of these papers in a wastebasket or recycling box from which they can be recovered by the curious or dishonest.
Protecting electronic documents. Deleted files can be recovered, network security is never perfect, and automatic backups may put a complete copy of your work for the day within easy reach of the wrong people. To avoid getting the “byte” put on you, learn the security limitations of your system.
A few suggestions:
Position your terminal screen in a way that prevents anyone from reading it. Be prepared for a quick sign-off, or use a hot key to engage your screen saver if potentially prying eyes approach your desk.
Know the limitations of your system. The computer is just another tool, not a black box that assures secrecy. Lean who in your company knows how to use your computer better than you do and use them as a resource. It is your responsibility to understand the realistic limitations of your system.
Develop a sound system of backing up and archiving files, and then stick with it. You may be your own worst enemy if you do not follow consistent procedures. You should be able to retrieve important files quickly, ensure they will be safe, and remove files you no longer want in ways that render them unrecoverable.
Store floppy disks in a locked area.
Use a password sign-on procedure to prevent anyone from accessing your hard drive without your permission. This is not unbeatable, but it slows down the casual interloper. Best system: use two passwords known only to you and your boss.
Sign off whenever you leave your terminal if working on confidential information—even if for just a short break.
Remove your printouts as quickly as possible from the printer.
Put your original program disks under lock and key. Remember, these are rarely used after the software is loaded onto your hard drive; so they may be borrowed and you wouldn’t miss them for months.
A few other security risks. Don’t ever send anything confidential via the fax machine. Send the document by courier or overnight delivery if you have to or, if you absolutely must transmit something confidential on the fax, call ahead to let the receiver know the exact moment to retrieve it. Even though reading someone else’s fax is like reading someone else’s mail, not everyone treats faxes with this same respect.
Never leave a confidential (or serious personal) message on voice mail, because it won’t be confidential. Anyone can access one’s voicemail in a minute and the results could be devastating. Likewise, don’t say anything confidential on a cellular phone or speaker phone. Most cellular phones can be easily pirated. And, although a speaker phone may be convenient, it can also compromise privacy.
Follow the Golden Rule
That protecting confidentiality is on the short list of professional job skills presumed to be simply understood by bosses everywhere is a compliment to our profession. Our bosses assume we will always recognize confidential information whenever we see it, and then take whatever action is appropriate to protect it.
Because the confidentiality aspect of the job of the administrative professional defies prediction and standardization, it would be prudent to always adhere to my Golden Rule of Confidentiality: Unless otherwise instructed by your boss, treat all information received, written or spoken, as strictly confidential. You will never regret it.
Because you are a professional committed to upholding high standards of behavior, your company’s security will always be a part of your job description. But, it’s an ongoing challenge because you will be relied upon more than ever to “bar the door” against all types of threats to compromise the company’s information and property. It isn’t simple anymore, either—it requires technical expertise and a lot of psychological moxie. The challenge is to do your job with a healthy skepticism of others, while still expecting others to trust you.
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