An operator of a fake micro-finance bank in Egor Local Government of Edo State, Ojefe Augustine, is on the run after allegedly duping depositors of millions.
He was alleged to have collected large amounts from customers and bolted. But his younger brother, Samson, one of his workers, was held by Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps’ (NSCDC’s) operatives.
Samson told reporters that his brother’s firm ran into trouble after a worker made away with N345,000.
He said efforts by his brother to find the employee were unsuccessful, adding that traders, who borrowed money from the firm, refused to repay.
His words: “My brother was into thrift collecting. I was one of his workers. An employee stole N345,000 and bolted.
“My brother has not traced him. He gave loans to people and they refused to repay. He has travelled to look for money following pressure from people.
“My brother is looking for money to pay people and boost his business. His client apprehended me.”
NSCDC Commandant Makinde Iskil described the incident as shocking.
He said the suspects would be handed over to the police.
