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Lagos businessman charged with deception and theft 0ver Eight Million Naira Toyota HIace scam

A 46-year-old businessman, Ekenedilichukwu Johnpaul, found himself in legal turmoil on Friday as the Lagos State Police brought him before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, accusing him of procuring a Toyota Hiace worth eight million Naira through fraudulent means.

Residing in Igala Estate, Ejigbo, Lagos State, the defendant stands charged with conspiracy, obtaining by false pretenses, and theft. He maintained his innocence as he entered a plea before the court.

According to the prosecutor, Insp Innocent Odugbo, the defendant’s alleged transgressions date back to December 18, 2019, in the Ladipo area of Mushin, Lagos State. Odugbo claimed that Mr. Ikechukwu Esemonu entrusted his Toyota Hiace to Johnpaul for the purpose of selling it, with the understanding that the proceeds would be credited to Esemonu’s bank account.

However, it is alleged that the defendant not only sold the vehicle but also diverted the funds for his personal use, despite the complainant’s attempts to recover the money.

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These purported offenses are in violation of Sections 287, 314, and 411 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

Magistrate Mr. M. F. Onamusi granted the defendant bail in the sum of one million Naira, requiring two sureties of equal amount to guarantee the bail.

The case has been scheduled for mention on September 21.

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