Alexander O. Onukwue
26th May 2021
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He claimed to be investing in real estate, forex and Chanel. There was no proof.
In December 2020, Michelle Adigun transferred â¦300,000 ($750) to Brisk Capital, an investment firm she discovered on Instagram. The firm promised to pay her 30% of that capital for three consecutive months.
The promise was fulfilled. The last 30% was paid alongside her initial capital. Thrilled by this, Adigun more than doubled her commitment to â¦700,000 on March 2, 2021. Same monthly promise as above. No questions asked.
But on the 2nd of April when she was to receive the first payment, Adigun did not. âThis is when trouble suddenly started,â she says to TechCabal.
21-year-old arrested for allegedly defrauding investors of over N2 billion guardian.ng - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from guardian.ng Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Dominic Joshua Ngene: Brisk Capital Limited CEO dey Police Special Fraud Unit hand for alleged fraud
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Wia dis foto come from, Instagram/Dominic Joshua
Police Special Fraud Unit Lagos don confam to BBC say dem arrest di MD/CEO Brisk Capital Limited Dominic Joshua for allegedly diverting investors moni wey pass two billion naira.
SFU police say dem arrest Joshua afta plenty alleged petitions enta say make dem investigate am for fraud.
Police allege say na from from social media like facebook, Instagram, Linkedin and newspaper post im dey get client.
Dem say di 21 year-old suspect, Joshua dey direct im suspected victims to invest for Bitcoin, Forex, Real Estate plus Oil and Gas wit 60 percent return everi month and dia capital go still dey kampe.
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Joshua was accused of conning individuals to invest in Bitcoin, forex trading, real estate and oil & gas with a promise of prompt and accurate 60% return on investment (ROI) per month on every sum invested, plus guarantee of the invested principal.
The police SFU announced his arrest in a statement issued on Monday.
Joshua, a 21-year-old indigene of Ebonyi state, operates the investment firm from Uyo, Akwa Ibom state capital.
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According to the police, Joshua lures victims on social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn, as well as via newspaper publications where he claimed to be a financial investor of repute that manage funds for individuals and companies.