Nigerian couple stole N22 billion from investors, flee abroad

A Nigerian couple has fled abroad with over N22 billion of investors funds in their Imagine Global Ltd micro-lending company, leaving the investors in tears and anguish.

More so, the pair, Bamise and Elizabeth Ajetunmobi, reportedly went into hiding after squandering investors’ money said to be as much as N22 billion, according to social media accounts of investors.

The company, Imagine Global Solutions Ltd claimed to be running a micro-lending service to small and medium businesses, offering 22 per cent as interest on loans received and 10 per cent returns to investors.

Several victims on social media detailing how they lost between low five figures to as high as N500 million. A WhatsApp group has been created for those affected by the fraudulent scheme to pony resources towards recovering their investments.

Meanwhile, an ongoing report making rounds on social media claims that Piggyvest lost N2 billion involving in this micro-lending company Imagine Global Solution Limited.

The report alleged that Piggyvest and some other top organizations in Nigeria invested in the company, Imagine Lenders managed by Bamise Ajetunmobi and his wife, Elizabeth.

Piggyvest has issued a statement assuring its users that they will never compromise their funds and they should disregard any unverified information.

Has stated on their website, Imagine Global was registered in 2017, that it has a customer base of 90,000 Nigerians, but it was unclear how many of them were able to recoup their investments before the Ajetunmobis disappeared.

The couple reportedly fled to London, where a branch of Imagine Global was incorporated in August 2019.