Greedy Staff Defraud Their Boss of Millions in Lagos

Two men identified as Oluwaseun Oluyemi and Fisayo Ojugbele – who allegedly defrauded their employer of N2.36 million, were on Tuesday brought before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, Lagos.

Oluyemi, 18, and Ojugbele, 36, both residents of Isolo area of Lagos, are facing a four-count charge bordering on obtaining money under false pretence and stealing.

Police Prosecutor Simeon Imhonwa told the court that the accused committed the offences between Nov. 2014 and March 18, 2017 at Isolo.

Imhonwa said the accused, who worked in the accounts department of Jeed Trinity Schools located at Isolo, Lagos, collected the sum of N2.36 million from parents as school fees.

He said the accused failed to remit the money into the school’s account and converted it to personal use.

The prosecutor said the case was reported by the proprietor of the school, Mr Idornigie Joseph, to the police.

Imhonwa also alleged that the accused forged an Access Bank teller of the school’s account which he gave to parents.

“The fraud was detected by auditors who were invited to check the school’s accounts.”

NAN reports that The accused pleaded not guilty to the charges.

The Chief Magistrate, Mrs B.O. Osunsanmi, in her ruling, granted each of the accused N300,000 bail with two sureties each in like sum.

Osunsanmi said the sureties must be gainfully employed and should also provide two years’ tax clearance.

The case was adjourned until Sept. 7 for mention.