- Woman Docked for Allegedly Diverting Employer’s N6.8m in Ogun
- Adenike allegedly transferred the funds into her personal account without authorisation
- Presiding Magistrate, O.O. Fadairo, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N700,000, with one surety in like amount
A 29-year-old woman, Ademola Adenike, has been brought before an Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun State over allegations that she diverted N6.8 million belonging to her employer for personal use.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Adenike, who has no fixed address, is facing a one-count charge related to the alleged financial misconduct. She pleaded not guilty when the charge was read in court.
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The prosecutor, E.O. Adaraloye, told the court that the incident occurred at JDKL Recycling Nigeria Limited, located along KM5, Ajegunle Road, Atan-Ota.
He alleged that Adenike, who worked as a business manager with the company, transferred the funds into her personal account without authorisation.
Presiding Magistrate, O.O. Fadairo, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N700,000, with one surety in like amount.
The case has been adjourned until May 24 for further hearing.
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