Man Has Refused To Return Money I Mistakenly Sent To Him -Bashir Ahmad Cries Out

I just can’t understand why some of our institutions fail to protect us. In late December 2024, I mistakenly transferred money to the wrong bank account belonging to one Obi Ikechukwu Marcel. I reported the incident to @ProvidusBank, the bank I made the transfer from, and they directed me to @myAccessBank, the recipient’s bank.

At Access Bank, they contacted Mr. Ikechukwu, who confirmed receiving the money but was unwilling to return it. When the bank representative informed him that his account would be flagged to prevent him from any further transactions, he then asked for some time to decide. However, after a week, when they tried to reach him again, he stopped answering calls. Eventually, Access Bank restricted his account, yet they told me there was nothing more they could do unless I obtained a court order.

To my shock, when I went to the court to obtain the order, I was told that I had to pay 20% of the disputed amount upfront before they would proceed with the process.

Honestly, this experience has left me deeply frustrated. How can a system that should protect us instead make us so vulnerable?

This is not just about my case, it is about the lack of institutional support that allows injustice to thrive.

Cc
@fccpcnigeria
@cenbank