Alexander O. Onukwue
26th May 2021
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He claimed to be investing in real estate, forex and Chanel. There was no proof.
In December 2020, Michelle Adigun transferred â¦300,000 ($750) to Brisk Capital, an investment firm she discovered on Instagram. The firm promised to pay her 30% of that capital for three consecutive months.
The promise was fulfilled. The last 30% was paid alongside her initial capital. Thrilled by this, Adigun more than doubled her commitment to â¦700,000 on March 2, 2021. Same monthly promise as above. No questions asked.
But on the 2nd of April when she was to receive the first payment, Adigun did not. âThis is when trouble suddenly started,â she says to TechCabal.
Dominic Joshua Ngene: Brisk Capital Limited CEO dey Police Special Fraud Unit hand for alleged fraud
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Wia dis foto come from, Instagram/Dominic Joshua
Police Special Fraud Unit Lagos don confam to BBC say dem arrest di MD/CEO Brisk Capital Limited Dominic Joshua for allegedly diverting investors moni wey pass two billion naira.
SFU police say dem arrest Joshua afta plenty alleged petitions enta say make dem investigate am for fraud.
Police allege say na from from social media like facebook, Instagram, Linkedin and newspaper post im dey get client.
Dem say di 21 year-old suspect, Joshua dey direct im suspected victims to invest for Bitcoin, Forex, Real Estate plus Oil and Gas wit 60 percent return everi month and dia capital go still dey kampe.
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Ten weeks ago, Rema, the Mavin Records artiste, commended Brisk Capital, an investment firm whose managing director has been arrested for allegedly diverting over N2 billion.
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Operatives of the police special fraud unit (PSFU) in Lagos had arrested Dominic Joshua after they were petitioned by investors.
Joshua was alleged to have lured victims via social media and publications where he claimed to be a financial investor who manages funds for individuals and companies.
It was said that his victims were encouraged to invest in bitcoin, forex trading, real estate, and oil & gas for a 60 percent monthly return on investment (ROI), plus a guarantee of the invested principal.