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LAGOS \u2013 A 24-year-old Point of Sale (POS) operator, Shamsudeen Ishiaka, has been accused of defrauding five colleagues of \u20a617 million. The case was brought before the Ogudu Magistrates\u2019 Court, where Ishiaka pleaded not guilty to charges of fraud and theft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prosecutor Inspector Bassey Sunday informed the court that Ishiaka allegedly collected the money through bank transfers at different times, promising to return it in cash. However, he failed to fulfill this promise and disappeared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI trusted him completely,\u201d said Oluwakemi Dada, one of the complainants who allegedly lost \u20a67 million. \u201cWe all did. None of us imagined he would run away with our hard-earned money.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The other victims include Nuhu Hassan, who reportedly lost \u20a64 million; Ahmed Didat, \u20a62.7 million; David Chibuzor, \u20a61.8 million; and Dare Oyegoke, \u20a61.5 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Sunday, Ishiaka remained in hiding until the police tracked him down and arrested him. \u201cHis actions clearly violate Section 287 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015,\u201d the prosecutor stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Magistrate O.A. Daodu granted the defendant bail set at \u20a61 million, requiring two sureties of equal value. The case was adjourned until April 15 for further proceedings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, the victims remain hopeful for justice. \u201cWe just want our money back,\u201d said Oyegoke. \u201cThat\u2019s all we\u2019re asking for.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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