OPay Customer Sparks Outrage by Refusing to Return ₦100,000 Sent in Error

A Lagos solar equipment seller mistakenly transferred ₦100,000 to Opeyemi Faridat Awodoyin’s OPay account. She admitted receiving the funds but refused to refund, blocked his number and imposed conditions before returning nothing. Her Facebook page has since been flooded with over 5,000 angry comments. Many Nigerians are calling her a “thief,” warning of karma and debating her legal obligations under OPay and CBN policies on erroneous transfers. Experts and legal advisers have outlined potential remedies and timelines for reversing such mistakes. Should banks or regulators force her to return the money, or does it now belong to her? Join the conversation and share your thoughts on ethics, law and what Nigerians must know about mistaken transfers.

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