By By Micheal Chukwuebuka
A 28-year-old woman, Funmilayo Akinwunmi, has been apprehended and arraigned in Lagos State for allegedly defrauding a man, Oluwaseun Akintimilehin, of more than N5.7 million under false pretenses.
The alleged crime took place between June 2024 and March 2025 in the Idimu area of Lagos.
The Police did not reveal the exact nature of the relationship or interaction between the complainant and the suspect that enabled her to gain access to such a large sum of money.
Nonetheless, the case involving suspected conspiracy and theft was reported to officers at the Idimu Police Division.
In response, officers launched an investigation, arrested the suspect, and held her in custody for questioning regarding the accusations.
Following the interrogation, the Police concluded that there was sufficient evidence to prosecute her. She was subsequently taken before the Ogba Magistrate Court to face charges for the alleged offense, which carries a potential prison sentence.
She entered a plea of not guilty to the charges.
Prosecutor Supol Akeem Raji then requested the Court to set a date for the commencement of trial, emphasizing the need to prove the allegations since the defendant had denied them.
Funmilayo Akinwunmi,
Chief Magistrate Mrs. O. Kusanu granted bail to the defendant, with conditions requiring two sureties. The sureties must present valid proof of employment and tax payments, and their addresses will be subject to court verification.
The case was postponed for mention, and the defendant was ordered to be held at the Kirikiri Correctional Center in Lagos until she fulfills the bail conditions.
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