Two Point of Sale (POS) agents, Chigozie Omeje, 26, and Irene Andrew, 29, found themselves before the Ebute-Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State, accused of embezzling N942 million that belonged to their employer.
The charges filed against them include conspiracy, cybercrime, and theft, which they both pleaded not guilty to.
According to the prosecution led by ASP Jimoh Joseph, these alleged thefts took place in June and July in Odugunyan, Ikorodu, Lagos State.
It is alleged that the defendants, while employed by Shago POS Terminals, worked with others to manipulate a POS machine’s security system to divert a total of N942 million into their personal bank accounts and other accounts.
The prosecution argues that their actions are in violation of Section 12 of the Cybercrime (Prohibition and Prevention) Act, 2015, as well as Sections 287 and 411 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
The Chief Magistrate, Mrs. F. M. Kayode Alamu, granted bail to both defendants, setting the amount at N1 million, with each required to provide two sureties.
One of these sureties must have a familiar connection to the defendant, and both must demonstrate evidence of three years of tax payments to the Lagos State Government. The case is adjourned until October 31 for further proceedings.