An oil marketer, Glory Benson, and her companies, Glonnek Energy Resources Limited and Petroyal Energy Limited, are facing charges of stealing and conversion, accused of defrauding their customers of N100,865,000.
At the Ikeja Special Offences Court, an operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Musbau Issa, testified about the alleged fraudulent activities. He detailed how Benson allegedly received payments from various customers and diverted the funds for personal use.
According to Issa’s testimony, investigations revealed instances where Benson received payments from customers and immediately transferred significant amounts to other entities, leaving balances unsettled. The witness highlighted specific transactions where funds were allegedly misappropriated and diverted to accounts unrelated to the business transactions.
The prosecution counsel, Bilikisu Buhari, stated that Benson and her companies committed the offenses between April 14 and 25, 2023. She accused Benson of dishonestly converting petroleum products’ proceeds to her personal use, in violation of criminal laws.
Benson pleaded not guilty to the charges, and the case was adjourned for further trial.
The allegations against Benson and her companies underscore the seriousness with which authorities are addressing financial crimes, particularly those involving fraud and misappropriation of funds. The trial will determine the culpability of the defendants and ensure justice for the affected customers.
