The Police Special Fraud Unit Lagos in a significant development to an ongoing case of conspiracy, stealing, fraudulent conversion of funds, embezzlement, and money laundering to the tune of Two Hundred and Fifty Million Naira (N250,000,000) has arraigned two suspects; Taiwo Oluwatimilehin Ezekiel ‘M’ and Airat Opeyemi Rahman ‘F’ for a five count charge at the Federal High Court, Lagos.

According to DSP Ovie Kenneth Ewhubare, Public Relations Officer of the Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU) Ikoyi-Lagos, the case began with a petition from Mr. Jimoh Atofolaki alleging that his apprentice, Taiwo Oluwatimilehin Ezekiel, diverted N250 million worth of company goods, including cement and building materials. Investigations revealed that Taiwo conspired with Airat Opeyemi Rahman, using the proceeds for gambling.

The Commissioner of Police in charge of Police Special Fraud Unit Lagos, CP Okunade Ronke Nurat, fsi, urges members of the public to be wary and always ensure that they carry out a thorough background checks before employing individuals to take charge of their businesses.