Police Intelligence operatives from the Alausa Division have arrested a 34-year old Insurance broker, Tobeeb Olatunji, for allegedly tempering and changing customers account details in banks and used it to swindle the Insurance company, known as AXA Mansard Health Insurance, to the tune of the sum of N16m in Lagos State.
The incident took place at an insurance company situated on Obafemi Awolowo Way in the Alausa area of Ikeja, where Olatunji is employed as an insurance broker. He has been accused of engaging in behavior that could potentially lead to a breach of public peace and committing fraud under the Criminal Laws of the State.
According to the police, Olatunji allegedly altered and changed customers' account numbers to a UBA account number, 2284601607, under the name Ademola David Amele, and an Access Bank account number, 0785418533, under the name Waheed Olamilekan Bello, between February 9, 2024, and May 2, 2024. Subsequently, he used these altered details to make claims under the health insurance scheme of the company.
The fraudulent activities came to light following an internal investigation conducted by the company's management, who then reported the matter to the police for further investigation. Olatunji was subsequently arrested and detained for questioning, during which he was found to be complicit in the alleged criminal activities. He was then charged before the Ogba Magistrate Court for the offenses in question.
Upon appearing in court, Olatunji pleaded not guilty to the charges brought against him. The prosecutor, Supol Akeem Raji, requested the court to set a date for a hearing, as the defendant denied the allegations and the police needed the opportunity to present evidence of his guilt.
The Presiding Magistrate, Mrs. B.O. Osunsanmi, granted Olatunji bail in the amount of N1 million, with two sureties required to provide evidence of their means of livelihood and tax payments, as well as have their addresses verified by the court. The case was adjourned for further mention, and Olatunji was remanded in custody at the correctional center in Kirikiri town, Lagos, until he could fulfill the conditions of his bail.
The alleged fraudulent activities carried out by Olatunji have serious legal implications, and the legal process will determine his guilt or innocence. The court proceedings will provide an opportunity for the police to present evidence of his involvement in the fraudulent activities, and justice will be served accordingly.
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