3 Fake Prophets in court for alleged N1.7 m fraud

Date: 22-02-2012 6:59 pm (12 years ago) | Author: Akeem Jaffe Jaffa
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    Three men, who claimed to be prophets, were arraigned on Wednesday before an Apapa Chief Magistrates’ Court, for obtaining N1.7 million under false pretences from a businessman, Mr Dama Lawan.

The accused persons are Merchart Joseph 25, Lukeman Rasheed 49 and David Agha 40.



Prosecutor John Iberedem said the accused would be tried for stealing and obtaining money under false pretences.

He told the court that the accused persons deceived Lawan into believing that they were prophets of God and had the power to make him rich.

He said that the trio, knowing full well that they had nothing to offer Lawan, disappeared immediately after collecting the money.

He said that they were later apprehended by the police.

The prosecutor, who said that the accused had no fixed addresses, alleged that they committed the offences on Jan. 20 at No. 1, Shobayo Close, Apapa.

Iberedem said that the offences contravened Sections 285, 312 (a) and 409 of the Criminal Code, Cap 17, Vol. 2, Laws of Lagos State.

The three accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Magistrate E. A. Ogundare admitted each of them to a bail in the sum of N500,000, with two sureties in like sum.

He directed that the sureties should show evidence of tax payment and have their addresses verified by the prosecutor.

He subsequently adjourned further hearing till March 30. (NAN)



http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/02/3-prophets-in-court-for-alleged-n1-7-m-fraud/


Posted: at 22-02-2012 06:59 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
- cadanre at 22-02-2012 07:08 PM (12 years ago)
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When Fashola decided to close churches, people were making all kinds of cries. It should not stop there, those criminals in disguise should be investigated and dealt with if found guilty.

SHEGU SHEDANU!

Posted: at 22-02-2012 07:08 PM (12 years ago) | Hero
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- Bachelorette at 22-02-2012 07:11 PM (12 years ago)
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Quote from: cadanre on 22-02-2012 07:08 PM
When Fashola decided to close churches, people were making all kinds of cries. It should not stop there, those criminals in disguise should be investigated and dealt with if found guilty.

SHEGU SHEDANU!

Anybody could impersonate anybody, even an Imam. So, what's ur point? the story says fake prophet. we have fake doctors, fake lawyers, fake government officials, etc. so, whoever is guity should face the law

Posted: at 22-02-2012 07:11 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Idbabe at 22-02-2012 07:57 PM (12 years ago)
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Let d law take its course
Posted: at 22-02-2012 07:57 PM (12 years ago) | Hero
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- lima07 at 22-02-2012 09:34 PM (12 years ago)
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nybody could impersonate anybody, even an Imam. So, what's ur point? the story says fake prophet. we have fake doctors, fake lawyers, fake government officials, etc. so, whoever is guity should face the law
From ur last post on divorce, ur coment was pple shuld nt trust muslim bt ds post u r talkin abt impersonatn. I don't get u r quick to criticise muslims bt now dat two out of 3 fake prophet r christains u talk of impersonatn,nawa ooo u try,e bi like say u get issues with muslims abi na christain way of doin things.
Posted: at 22-02-2012 09:34 PM (12 years ago) | Newbie
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- Bachelorette at 22-02-2012 09:52 PM (12 years ago)
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Quote from: lima07 on 22-02-2012 09:34 PM
nybody could impersonate anybody, even an Imam. So, what's ur point? the story says fake prophet. we have fake doctors, fake lawyers, fake government officials, etc. so, whoever is guity should face the law
From ur last post on divorce, ur coment was pple shuld nt trust muslim bt ds post u r talkin abt impersonatn. I don't get u r quick to criticise muslims bt now dat two out of 3 fake prophet r christains u talk of impersonatn,nawa ooo u try,e bi like say u get issues with muslims abi na christain way of doin things.

I'm a Jew! have you heard of Judaism? So, I'm not against or support any other religion. I say it the way it is.

Posted: at 22-02-2012 09:52 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- lertipha at 22-02-2012 09:53 PM (12 years ago)
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Quote from: lima07 on 22-02-2012 09:34 PM
nybody could impersonate anybody, even an Imam. So, what's ur point? the story says fake prophet. we have fake doctors, fake lawyers, fake government officials, etc. so, whoever is guity should face the law
From ur last post on divorce, ur coment was pple shuld nt trust muslim bt ds post u r talkin abt impersonatn. I don't get u r quick to criticise muslims bt now dat two out of 3 fake prophet r christains u talk of impersonatn,nawa ooo u try,e bi like say u get issues with muslims abi na christain way of doin things.
Huh? Huh? Huh?
Posted: at 22-02-2012 09:53 PM (12 years ago) | Upcoming
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- lertipha at 22-02-2012 09:56 PM (12 years ago)
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Quote from: Bachelorette on 22-02-2012 09:52 PM

I'm a Jew! have you heard of Judaism? So, I'm not against or support any other religion. I say it the way it is.


You bachelorrete JEWS Shocked Sad Shocked. chai Lips Sealed
Posted: at 22-02-2012 09:56 PM (12 years ago) | Upcoming
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- Bachelorette at 22-02-2012 09:58 PM (12 years ago)
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Quote from: lertipha on 22-02-2012 09:56 PM

You bachelorrete JEWS Shocked Sad Shocked. chai Lips Sealed

 Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes

Posted: at 22-02-2012 09:58 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- lertipha at 22-02-2012 10:03 PM (12 years ago)
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Quote from: Bachelorette on 22-02-2012 09:58 PM
Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes
Why u dey open eye? Smh for u o
Posted: at 22-02-2012 10:03 PM (12 years ago) | Upcoming
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- Unikpearl at 22-02-2012 11:02 PM (12 years ago)
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God catch them
Posted: at 22-02-2012 11:02 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- GCFR696 at 22-02-2012 11:05 PM (12 years ago)
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Quote from: lima07 on 22-02-2012 09:34 PM
nybody could impersonate anybody, even an Imam. So, what's ur point? the story says fake prophet. we have fake doctors, fake lawyers, fake government officials, etc. so, whoever is guity should face the law
From ur last post on divorce, ur coment was pple shuld nt trust muslim bt ds post u r talkin abt impersonatn. I don't get u r quick to criticise muslims bt now dat two out of 3 fake prophet r christains u talk of impersonatn,nawa ooo u try,e bi like say u get issues with muslims abi na christain way of doin things.
you are on point sis, now bachelorrette whats your answer '??

Posted: at 22-02-2012 11:05 PM (12 years ago) | Upcoming
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- Unikpearl at 22-02-2012 11:08 PM (12 years ago)
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Quote from: Bachelorette on 22-02-2012 07:11 PM

Anybody could impersonate anybody, even an Imam. So, what's ur point? the story says fake prophet. we have fake doctors, fake lawyers, fake government officials, etc. so, whoever is guity should face the law

well said o,there is even fake ordinary person not 2 talk of prophets & imam(dey are not jesus or muhammed) so dey can sin
Posted: at 22-02-2012 11:08 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- zoe61 at 22-02-2012 11:13 PM (12 years ago)
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steeling and looting in d name of God, God and humanity will judge them.
Posted: at 22-02-2012 11:13 PM (12 years ago) | Hero
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- ladysleek4u at 22-02-2012 11:14 PM (12 years ago)
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http://sleekberry.com
Posted: at 22-02-2012 11:14 PM (12 years ago) | Upcoming
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- Bachelorette at 22-02-2012 11:22 PM (12 years ago)
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Quote from: GCFR696 on 22-02-2012 11:05 PM
you are on point sis, now bachelorrette whats your answer '??

I'm a Jew! Does that answer your question?

Posted: at 22-02-2012 11:22 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- kingpago at 22-02-2012 11:29 PM (12 years ago)
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Mr Lawan paid N1.7m as a MAGA to some prophets to become a Bnr.so i here by discharge this case.
Posted: at 22-02-2012 11:29 PM (12 years ago) | Upcoming
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- multiple at 23-02-2012 12:06 AM (12 years ago)
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Though hands join in hands, no sinner will go unpunished.
Posted: at 23-02-2012 12:06 AM (12 years ago) | Upcoming
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- multiple at 23-02-2012 12:06 AM (12 years ago)
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Though hands join in hands, no sinner will go unpunished.
Posted: at 23-02-2012 12:06 AM (12 years ago) | Upcoming
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- EMMYBOSS at 23-02-2012 01:16 AM (12 years ago)
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THE MAN IS EVEN MONEY CONSCIOUS. SOME RICH MEN TODAY STARTED WITH VERY LITTLE AMOUNT OF MONEY AND THEY MADE IT.  1.7M COULD GIVE ONE A STANDARD BIZ, DEPENDING ON THE TYPE ANYWAY. ON THE OTHER HAND, THESE THREE GUYS HMMMMM.... LET THE LAW TAKE ITS DUE COURSE.
Posted: at 23-02-2012 01:16 AM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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