Fidelity Bank has dismissed studies alleging that its Managing Director (MD) paid N5 billion in bribes to keep away from detention by the police.
In a press release launched on Monday, the {bank} defined that the MD was requested to signal a N5 billion bail bond as a part of a police investigation right into a matter involving the account of a buyer, Woobs Sources Restricted.
The {bank} described the studies — notably a narrative by Sahara Reporters — as false and mischievous, meant to mislead the general public into believing a bribe was paid.
“The police invited the MD throughout their investigation right into a criticism made by James Onyemenam towards Mr. Ogo Whoba over the administration of Woobs Sources’ account. After taking her assertion, the police requested the MD to signal a N5 billion bail bond on her personal recognizance.
“It’s this bond — not a bribe — that was referenced in a telephone dialog with Mr. Ogo Whoba, which was secretly and unlawfully recorded. At no time did the MD pay N5 billion to the Police to keep away from detention; signing the bond was merely an ordinary a part of her launch situations.”
The {bank} additionally defined that the identical false declare had beforehand been raised in a petition to the Inspector General of Police by Victor Ukutt on behalf of Mr. Whoba. The Inspector Normal investigated the matter totally and dismissed it as baseless.
