A businessman, Daniel Oniyide, 35, was on Wednesday arraigned in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, for allegedly converting goods worth of N1.4 million belonging to his business partner.
The police charged Oniyide, who resides in the Akute area of Ogun State with breach of peace, theft, fraud and forgery.
The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The Prosecution Counsel, Inspector Samuel Mishozunnu, told the court that Oniyide committed the offence on November 6, 2021 and December 15, 2021 at 3 pm., at No 81, Godfrey Nigeria Limited, located at Fagba Iju, Lagos.
He said that Oniyide collected N1.4 million from Godfrey Nigeria Limited, under the pretext of issuing a cheque to pay the money
He also said Oniyide forged and issued a fake cheque for GTB and Access bank to the complainant.
