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A self-acclaimed prophetess, Bunmi Ateji Toyin, has been arraigned before a Magistrate Court in Osogbo, Osun State, over allegations that she obtained N4.19 million from four individuals under false pretences involving travel visa processing.
The prosecutor, ASP Akintunde Jacob, told the court that between 2024 and 2026, Toyin collected money from Oke Olubunmi Francis, Taliat Musa, Oladimeji Rasidat and Babatunde Mijisola.
The prosecutor said the total sum of N4,190,000 was collected with the promise of securing travel visas for the complainants.
He alleged that the defendant, who is not a licensed travel agent, knowingly obtained the money under false pretences and failed to refund the complainants.
The alleged offences were said to constitute conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace and fraud, contrary to and punishable under Sections 419 and 243 of the Criminal Code (Cap. 34, Vol. II, Laws of Osun State of Nigeria, 2002).
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After hearing both parties, the presiding magistrate, Oyindamola Daramola, admitted the defendant to bail in the sum of N2 million, with two sureties.
The court ordered that one surety must be a registered business owner with a valid government-issued identity card and must reside within the court’s jurisdiction.
The magistrate further held that the second surety must be a civil servant not below Grade Level 12, also with a valid government-issued identity card and residency within the court’s jurisdiction.
The case was adjourned until 28 August for hearing.
