Cashier Charged with N7.1m Diversion in Lagos Court

Temitope Akinyemi, a 28-year-old cashier, has been brought before a Lagos Magistrate Court on allegations of diverting N7.135 million belonging to her employer, Senna Atlantic Ltd. Akinyemi was arraigned on a three-count charge that includes conduct likely to cause a breach of peace, stealing, and obtaining money by false pretence.

The prosecution claims she committed these offences between December 1, 2025, and April 20, 2026. The first allegation states that on April 20, 2026, Akinyemi left her workplace during an audit of the company's accounts.

The second count accuses her of stealing N7,135,650 between December 1, 2025, and April 13, 2026. The third count alleges she collected the same amount from customers under the pretense of depositing it into the company's account but diverted the funds for personal use.

The charges are filed under Sections 168, 287, and 314 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015. Akinyemi pleaded not guilty, and the case was adjourned after the prosecutor requested time to present evidence.

She was granted bail but remains in custody at Kirikiri Correctional Centre until bail conditions are met.