Bob Ibenne Ugwa, Cyberstalking and Telecommunications Harassment, Oregon 2019
A local man has been brought to justice after making thousands of threatening and harassing telephone calls to seven victims across the country.
On June 24, 2019, Bob Ibenne Ugwa, 50, of Portland, pleaded guilty to cyberstalking and anonymous telecommunications harassment after conducting an eight-year campaign of terror against his victims.
According to court documents, between 2011 and 2018, Ugwa made thousands of anonymous, interstate telephone calls from Oregon to seven victims in Pennsylvania. In these calls, Ugwa threatened or harassed each victim by breathing heavily, moaning, and saying sexually explicit things.
The victims, who have chosen to remain anonymous due to the traumatic nature of the calls, made multiple unsuccessful attempts to stop Ugwa from calling, citing substantial emotional distress.
Ugwa faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison, a $250,000 fine and three years of supervised release. He will be sentenced on September 10, 2019, before U.S. District Court Judge Michael W. Mosman.
The case was investigated by the FBI and is being prosecuted by Hannah Horsley, Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon.
The disturbing case highlights the real and present danger of cyberstalking and telecommunications harassment. It is a crime that can have devastating consequences for its victims, causing long-term emotional and psychological trauma.
The guilty plea by Ugwa serves as a warning to those who engage in similar behavior. The consequences can be severe, and the victims will not be silenced.
Key Facts
- State: Oregon
- Category: Cybercrime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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