“US Court Clears Air Peace CEO Onyema, Imposes $4,000 Fine on Former Springfield Aviation Staff”

The District Court in Atlanta, Georgia, has cleared Allen Onyema, CEO of Air Peace, of any wrongdoing related to business fraud after a three-year investigation involving multiple U.S. government agencies. The court found no financial losses against any banks in the indictment brought by the Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia.

While Onyema was exonerated, the court issued a probation and a $4,000 fine to Ebony Mayfield, a former staff member of Springfield Aviation Company Inc., who pleaded guilty to one count. According to Onyema’s legal team, Mayfield, with limited knowledge of Letter of Credit transactions, recognized the futility of her defense in a jury trial.

The law firm of Augustine Alegeh & Co. stated that probation represents the least severe sentence under U.S. Federal Law. They also emphasized that false narratives had circulated in Nigeria regarding the alleged indictment, asserting that their clients had never taken loans or credit from American banks, nor had Mayfield ever received $20,000 for fraudulent activities.

The firm clarified that there were no financial losses or damages to any third party, with the American government acknowledging in court that no bank incurred financial loss in this case. They reiterated that Mayfield, like her colleagues, was paid only her regular salary and allowances.

The ruling confirms the firm’s position that there was no fraudulent intent related to the Letters of Credit, as there were no victims or financial losses involved. They affirmed that all funds used were legitimate and that all transactions were executed in good faith.

The firm concluded by noting that various law enforcement agencies in Nigeria have reviewed the matter and found no evidence of criminality against their clients, who remain steadfast in their assertion of innocence.