The controversy around the First Bank ₦1.5 billion error took another troubling turn after more users openly endorsed the man’s decision to choose jail over forfeiting the remaining ₦272 million. Instead of condemning the fraud, some commenters treated it like a clever financial strategy.
One response in particular drew attention: “I go choose imprisonment, make the remaining money dey chill somewhere till I return.”
This comment casually suggests hiding stolen money and serving a short prison term as a calculated investment. Critics argue that such thinking openly celebrates criminality and reinforces a dangerous culture where corruption is seen as smart rather than shameful. By framing imprisonment as a temporary inconvenience instead of a serious consequence, the remark trivializes the rule of law and normalizes financial crime. The reaction highlights how deeply moral lines are being blurred in a society where wealth is increasingly prioritized over integrity.
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