Lagos authorities have apprehended Ewulum Chimeze Felix, a suspected fraudster, who now faces an 11-count charge for allegedly defrauding Nnochiri Chiedozie Boniface of N23.5 million. The charges, brought by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), include obtaining money under false pretenses, stealing, possessing fraudulent documents, and forgery.
According to court documents, Felix, operating under the business name Slenzy Ventures, allegedly promised to secure UK visa and work permit documents for Boniface, collecting N18,038,000 for this service in 2024, a promise he reportedly failed to keep. Further allegations include Felix possessing forged documents, such as a Florida Driver's license bearing the name "VOJTISEK ADRIENA," which he allegedly used to deceive unsuspecting victims.
Felix was arraigned before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos, where he entered a plea of not guilty to all charges. The prosecution, represented by M. B. Isha, requested a trial date to present their case and moved for Felix's remand in a Correctional Centre. While the defense counsel, Michael O. Nwigbo, indicated a pending bail application for his client, Justice Dada adjourned the case to June 17, 2025, for the commencement of trial, ordering Felix's custodial remand without an option of bail until that date.
