A Ghanaian national, Yaw Agyei, was arraigned before the Yaba Chief Magistrate’s Court in Lagos for allegedly defrauding a Nigerian man, Christopher Asiogwu, of N7.4 million. Agyei is accused of promising to secure a U.S. visa for Asiogwu but vanished after receiving the funds.
The charges were filed by the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annexe in Alagbon, Ikoyi, following Agyei’s arrest by the X-Squad unit led by Commissioner of Police Bose Akinyemi.
Agyei faces two counts: obtaining money by false pretence and dishonestly collecting funds. Prosecutor Morufu Animashaun told the court the alleged crime occurred on August 30, 2024, at Oaks Hotel, Gbagada, Lagos, where Agyei collected N7,462,000 from Asiogwu under the pretense of helping him obtain a U.S. visa. After receiving the money, Agyei reportedly cut off all communication and disappeared.
The offences violate Sections 314 and 280(1)(a) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015, with penalties under Section 287. Agyei pleaded not guilty.
The prosecution opposed bail, citing Agyei’s foreign status and risk of flight. However, Magistrate Ejiro Kubeinje granted bail set at N1 million with two sureties who must meet strict residency, tax, and livelihood criteria in Lagos. The court ordered Agyei to remain in custody until all bail conditions were met.
The case is scheduled for mention on July 23, 2025.
