Tenant Allegedly Sells Landlord’s Duplex For ₦83 Million, Vanishes With Money

A shocking case of property fraud has surfaced after a tenant allegedly sold his landlord’s four-bedroom duplex for ₦83 million before disappearing with the money.

The incident was made public by a Nigerian lawyer, identified on TikTok as @theomonilelawyer. According to him, the tenant had lived in the house for seven years before executing the scheme.

The suspect reportedly forged key documents, including a deed of assignment, survey plan, and receipts supposedly issued by the Okota family, to deceive a buyer into believing the property was authentic and available for sale.

After receiving full payment, the tenant requested an additional four months to vacate, claiming he needed time to secure new accommodation. Suspicion arose when an agent later discovered that someone who was believed to be a tenant had presented himself as the property owner.

The landlord, who has since returned to Nigeria, has reported the matter to the police, and investigations are underway.

The lawyer who revealed the case urged the public to always conduct thorough checks before purchasing property, stressing: “Verify before you buy. Don’t fall prey to land or housing scammers.”

Watch the video below….

@theomonilelawyer

The ₦83 Million Okota Scam – How a Tenant Sold His Landlord’s House! Meet Onyeka. He wasn’t the landlord of a 4-bedroom duplex in Okota, Lagos. He was just a tenant. But Onyeka had bigger plans. He forged land documents – family receipts, survey plan, and even a fake deed of assignment – all in his name. To make it believable, he acted like a rich homeowner and even lived inside the house. Then, he linked up with an agent who marketed the property. Soon enough, a buyer with ₦83 million showed up. The buyer? He didn’t verify anything. He didn’t ask the community, didn’t confirm ownership, didn’t check with the Okota family, nothing. He saw Onyeka living there, believed the fake papers, and paid up. Onyeka even asked for 4 months to “move out” after the sale, and the buyer agreed. By the time the buyer tried to move in, Onyeka had vanished. The landlord abroad was shocked to return and find someone claiming ownership of his house. Result: The buyer lost ₦83 million. The police are now involved. Onyeka? Still missing. Moral of the story: Never buy property in Lagos without verification. Tenants can pose as landlords. Fake papers are everywhere. Don’t be the next victim. #fyp #foryoupage #OmonileLawyer #realestatefraudlagos #nigeria

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