A Nigerian man has shared a heartbreaking experience after discovering that a trusted friend misused funds meant for their joint business venture to relocate to the United States.
Betrayal in Business
The man, who shared his story on X under the handle @silverpenydr, revealed that he had entrusted his friend with money for a business partnership.
Unbeknownst to him, his friend had secretly diverted the funds to finance a trip abroad.
“I trusted a friend with a business deal, not realizing he was secretly raising money to travel abroad. He took the money meant for the business and ran to the US. I ended being placed on Antidepressants. Person wey I never hear from till today,” he lamented.
Reactions and Reflections
Since the friend relocated, he has had no contact, leaving the man to cope with the financial and emotional aftermath.
The story quickly sparked discussions online, with many Nigerians sharing similar experiences of friends or business partners taking advantage of trust.
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