Suspected fraudster in police net

A suspected fraudster, Solomon Akpan, who allegedly collected huge sums of money from innocent Nigerians on the pretence of forming a multi-purpose society in which they would be members, is standing trial before a magistrate court in Lagos. The police prosecutor, Cyriacus Osuji, alleged that Akpan was nabbed in Lagos Island in possession of a […]

A suspected fraudster, Solomon Akpan, who allegedly collected huge sums of money from innocent Nigerians on the pretence of forming a multi-purpose society in which they would be members, is standing trial before a magistrate court in Lagos.

The police prosecutor, Cyriacus Osuji, alleged that Akpan was nabbed in Lagos Island in possession of a document bearing Solace Cooperatives Multipurpose Society Limited, which he knew to be false.

Osuji said the suspect committed the offence sometime in November 2016 at No. 8, Ajasa Street, Obalende, Lagos.

The 37-year-old suspect was further alleged to have fraudulently obtained N305,000 each between November 17, 2016 and June 30, 2017 from a woman, Daniel Mercy Kikelomo, and other victims.

Akpan pleaded not guilty to all the counts. He was admitted to bail and further trial was fixed for October 19, 2018.