Fake Forex Dealer Docked For Duping Alhaja, Others N15m

CYRIACUS IZUEKWE

A Lagos based businesswoman,  Alhaja Bilikisu Adamu was yet to come to terms how she was made to part with the sum of  N10m by a suspected conman in Lagos under false pretence.

P.M.EXPRESS reports that it was not only Alhaja Adamu that lost her money, three other victims were also defrauded to the tune of N5m by the suspect. The other victims were Mrs. Horo Ibiok, Unopah Theophilus and Precious Kelechi.

P.M.EXPRESS gathered that the suspect approached the victims and informed them that he was into foreign exchange and he will also assist them to buys goods from abroad at cheaper prices.
The victims became convinced, paid him the money and that was the last they heard from him as he reportedly bolted away with their money and went into hiding.

The alleged scam was reported to the police at Area M Idimu Command who trailed the suspect, arrested and detained him at the command. At the command, the suspect admitted and told the police that he had spent the money.

He was charged before the Magistrates court sitting in Ejigbo for stealing and fraud.

He pleaded not guilty.

The prosecutor, Supol Kenneth Asibor did not object to the bail condition but urged the court to give bail in such way that it will enable the suspect come to court for trial in the interest of justice.
The presiding Magistrate, Mrs. Jedasola Ajayi granted the suspect bail in the sum of N100,000 with two sureties in like sum.
He was remanded in prison custody pending when he will perfect his bail.
The matter was adjourned till 8 January, 2018.