In a quiet corner of Ekiti, a man walked into a boutique not with a gun or getaway car, but with words. Smooth talk and a false payment claim helped him vanish with ₦150,000 worth of clothing — all under the lens of a CCTV camera. It's a scam that relies not on force, but on misused trust and momentary confusion.
In Ekiti, a boutique fell victim to deception as a man allegedly tricked staff into handing over goods worth ₦150,000 without payment, all caught on CCTV.
- A man allegedly defrauded a boutique in Ekiti of ₦150,000 worth of clothing.
- He reportedly convinced a shop assistant he’d been paid by claiming the owner had received the money.
- CCTV footage has emerged capturing the man during the act.
- The incident gained traction on Nairaland, reflecting public concern over everyday fraud.
- It raises questions about staff preparedness and retail payment verification systems.
While police investigations remain unclear, the viral footage is already fuelling local debates about retail safeguards and staff vulnerability.
