Lady fined ₦450,000 or jailed for seven years after taking transport fare without visiting man

A magistrate court has sentenced a woman named Jennifer to pay a fine of ₦450,000 or face seven years imprisonment for allegedly collecting transport fare from a man, Emmanuel, but failing to visit him as promised.

The case, which gained attention after surfacing on social media, showed Jennifer inside the courtroom as Emmanuel came forward with evidence that she took money meant for her travel but instead spent it elsewhere, never honouring her commitment to visit his home.

Feeling deceived, Emmanuel took legal action that led to the court’s ruling imposing a hefty fine or jail time as an alternative.

As the story circulated online, social media users flooded the comment sections with mixed reactions ranging from humour about the hefty fine to calls for justice and warnings to others who might consider similar actions.

The court’s stern judgement highlights the seriousness with which courts may view such breaches of trust in personal dealings.