A dramatic financial scandal has rocked Kaduna after a 35-year-old woman was hauled before a magistrates’ court over allegations that millions of naira mysteriously disappeared from her workplace account.
The woman, identified as Abigail Moses, was reportedly arraigned before a Kaduna Magistrates’ Court over the alleged diversion of ₦6.7 million said to belong to her employer, sparking reactions and raising eyebrows over what truly happened behind closed office doors.
Abigail, who resides in Kabala West area of Kaduna State, is currently facing a two-count charge linked to alleged criminal breach of trust and misappropriation of company funds.
According to reports presented in court, the case came to light after Kingsley Vincent reportedly lodged a complaint at the Gabasawa Police Station on April 28, prompting an investigation into the matter.
The prosecution counsel, Leo Chidi, informed the court that Abigail worked as a secretary at Vincent & Sons Trading Company Nigeria Ltd and was allegedly entrusted with handling proceeds generated from sales.
However, things reportedly took an unexpected turn after an internal audit allegedly uncovered financial irregularities involving a staggering ₦6.7 million. Prosecutors claimed the money could not be properly accounted for, leading to suspicions that the funds may have been diverted.
The court heard that the alleged discovery raised serious concerns after the defendant reportedly failed to give a convincing explanation regarding the missing money.
Despite the weighty allegations, Abigail denied any wrongdoing and pleaded not guilty to all charges brought against her.
In a surprising courtroom twist, the presiding Magistrate, Ibrahim Emmanuel, granted her bail in the sum of ₦1 million. However, the bail came with tough conditions, including two sureties who must reside within the court’s jurisdiction and provide proof of three years of tax payments to the Kaduna State Government.
Adding another layer to the case, the court ruled that one of the sureties must be a blood relative of the defendant.
As the legal drama unfolds, the case has now been adjourned until June 25 for further hearing, leaving many wondering what fresh revelations could surface when proceedings resume.
