Yomi Olalere
No fewer than 13 prospective tenants have become victims of rental fraud allegedly orchestrated by one “Achumba Jennifer” Aged { 31 years } in Ajaa area of Lagos State. The victims were said to have paid different sums of money totalling about N35million to Jennifer’s bank Account at different times to rent units of flats where she occupy 4 bedroom duplex, claiming she’s the rightful owner of building to the prosective Home seekers.
The victims were shown around due to prolong delay in Handling Over the keys to access the unit of the duplex sublected to 13 victims loosing over 35 million,
It was then they realised that a multitude of prospective tenants have paid to occupy the same house as more people trooped in complaining they also paid for the house.
The 4 bedroom duplex is located at 10 Charlse Onyebe Street Divine Homes, Thomas Estate, Ajaa Area of Lagos State.
Our correspondent learnt that the suspect has been arrested by the Lagos State police Command, and being detained at the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti Yaba under DCP Dayo Akinbisehin where the Suspect is currently being investigated and interrogated. One of the Victims further disclosed that all the money were paid into Jennifer’s bank Account within the space of two weeks
According to one of the Victim “Name withheld” who expressed her displeasure over the ugly incident stated that the number of the victims might even rise as more people later went to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti Yaba to complain thesame fraudster “Achumba Jennifer” When the issue got to the police, we never knew the number was up to 13 until some people came with proofs of payment to Jennifer’s Account. As at today, the number of those Ajayinka collected money from is 15 and no one knows whether it will increase as more people might come with a proof of payment later. “Victim lamented”
Similarly, Jennifer also claimed to have connection with a good supplier in the northen part of Nigeria which later resulted to scam after leuring her immediate neighbour into purchase of parboiled Rice worth over 70million Naira. Victim further laments that Jennifer’s actions has constituted conspiracy, Advance fee fraud, impersonation, Breach of Trust, haven’t suffered significant financial Loss to the tune of #70 million. “Victim Stated”
The Deputy Commissioner of Police in-charge of State Criminal Investigation Department Panti Yaba. DCP Dayo Akinbisehin confirmed the fraudulent act, As the Suspect is currently in Police custody undergoing series of interrogation and Investigation, adding that the Suspect will be charge to Court upon conclusion of Investigation.
Prosective Home seekers and Members of the public are strongly Advice to Always do thorough background check before proceeding to make payment while seeking for Accommodation.
