Lagos is buzzing with scandal as the glamorous socialite and Sujimoto Home boss, Sijibomi Ogundele, finds himself embroiled in a shocking fraud case! The high-profile businessman was recently detained at the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID) in Abuja but has since been released on bail.
The drama unfolded after a bombshell petition from human rights lawyer Pelumi Olajengbesi accused Ogundele of swindling a staggering $325,000 from one Kabiru Ibrahim. The allegations date back to November 5, 2020, when Ogundele allegedly convinced Ibrahim to make a hefty down payment for what was promised to be a luxurious three-bedroom flat in the upscale Leonardo estate—a property that was supposedly worth $750,000!
In the explosive petition, obtained exclusively by our sources, Olajengbesi detailed how Ogundele lured his client with flashy brochures and enticing offers. “Mr. Sijibomi Ogundele approached our client and fraudulently represented himself and the company,” the document states. “He offered to sell one unit of a three-bedroom flat at the estate, claiming that if our client paid 50% upfront, the total price would be reduced to $650,000!”
Ibrahim took the bait and handed over a jaw-dropping $325,000, which was acknowledged by Sujimoto Construction Limited. However, as time passed, Ibrahim was left in the dark—no construction updates, no property in sight, and certainly no sign of his investment!
When we reached out for comments, police spokesperson DSP Funmi Eguaoje confirmed that Ogundele had been released after an “interview.” “He came on invitation yesterday but they couldn’t resolve the matter then,” Eguaoje explained. “They called them in for an interview today, and now he’s going home!”
Attempts to reach Ogundele’s lawyer, Kenny Umenyi, hit a dead end when our call was abruptly cut off after we introduced ourselves. As of now, we’re still waiting for a response to our text message.
