By Paul Iyoghojie
Operatives from the Interpol Section of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) in Lagos, Nigeria, have arrested businessman Anthony Osaigbokan Success. He has been brought before a Lagos Magistrates’ Court on allegations of fraud, specifically for obtaining N10 million from complainant Fasaye Musibau Eniayewu under false pretenses.
According to police, Success collected the money with the promise of procuring a Canadian visa for Eniayewu but failed to deliver, instead converting the funds for his personal use and fleeing. Following this, the complainant filed a petition, prompting police action that led to Success’s arrest through intelligence gathering and tracking.
Investigations conducted by Superintendent Gbenga Ogunleye and his team resulted in Success being charged at the Igbosere Magistrates’ Court. He faces three counts related to obtaining money under false pretenses and stealing. The alleged offenses took place in October 2021 at a location in Ojodu-Berger, Lagos.
During the court proceedings, police counsel Morufu Animashaun informed the court that Success misled the complainant, assuring him of the visa procurement, only to fail and misuse the funds. The charges fall under sections 314, 287, and 365 of the Lagos State Criminal Law, 2015.
Success pleaded not guilty to the charges. Chief Magistrate B. A. Sonuga granted him bail set at N1 million with two sureties of similar value. The case has been adjourned until November 5, 2024, for mention, and Success will remain at the Ikoyi correctional facility until bail conditions are met.