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An Indian expatriate living in Nigeria, Mr Ramshikor Chaudi, has been arraigned at an Ikorodu Magistrate’s Court in Lagos for allegedly defrauding HND Supermarket of ₦22 million using forged bank transfer notifications.
Chaudi faces multiple charges of fraud and theft, having reportedly acquired goods worth ₦450,000 and unlawfully taken additional items valued at ₦21.6 million, bringing the total alleged loss to ₦22 million.
Prosecutors told the court that the offence occurred on January 2, 2026, at HND Supermarket on Shagamu Road, Ikorodu.
The prosecuting counsel, Adegeshin Famuyiwa, explained that Chaudi allegedly manipulated electronic bank transfer alerts, altering amounts, dates and figures, and presented them as proof of payment, deceiving supermarket staff into releasing goods.
The scheme was reportedly discovered during the supermarket’s routine financial reconciliation, after which the matter was reported to the police. Chaudi was subsequently arrested and charged.
The prosecution stated that the alleged acts contravened Sections 314, 287, 361 and 365 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
Chaudi pleaded not guilty to all charges when read to him.
Presiding Magistrate Adedeji Ogbe granted him bail of ₦5 million with two sureties of the same amount. The court ordered that the sureties provide proof of legitimate income, tax compliance, and verified residential addresses.
The case was adjourned to February 19 for mention, with the magistrate directing that the defendant be remanded at Kirikiri Correctional Centre until his bail conditions are met.
