Lagos Real Estate Agent Accused of Fraud: Woman's Property Keys Given to Another Client

Lagos Real Estate Agent Accused of Fraud After Woman's Property Keys Given to Another Client Lagos, Nigeria – A Lagos resident has shared her ordeal with a real estate agent who allegedly gave the keys to her newly purchased property to another client after she had completed the payment. The woman, who wishes to remain anonymous for fear of further repercussions, detailed her experience in a viral video. "I paid 10,000 to secure that house in full," she stated in the video. "Two hours later, I received a call from security saying the house was locked, and the agent had given the keys to another person without informing me." The video also highlighted that a friend of hers recently faced a similar situation after moving from Abuja to Lagos. This suggests a systemic issue within the real estate industry. The woman's emotional distress is evident in the video, emphasizing the significant financial and emotional impact of such fraudulent practices. The case underscores the need for greater consumer protection and stricter regulations in Nigeria's real estate sector. Efforts to reach the real estate agent for comment have been unsuccessful at this time.