Femiloba Charged with OPay Impersonation Scheme

Femiloba was arraigned on September 24, 2026, on a four-count charge under case number MIK/P/53/26. The police alleged that she conspired with others now at large to obtain money by false pretence and falsely represented herself as a staff member of OPay Digital Services Limited.

Following her arraignment, the court ordered her remand in the custody of the Nigerian Correctional Service, with the case adjourned until November 30, 2026, for hearing. The first count accused Femiloba and others of conspiring to commit a felony, specifically obtaining by false pretence, which is contrary to Section 411 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State 2015.

The second count involved impersonating a staff member of OPay, knowing the representation to be false, violating Section 78 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State 2015. The third count alleged conduct likely to cause a breach of peace, contravening Section 168(d) of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State 2015.

The fourth count accused her of obtaining a specific amount of money from a member of the public, violating Section 313 and punishable under Section 314 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State 2015.