The reactions to the First Bank ₦1.5 billion mistake continued to grow more disturbing as more users openly endorsed choosing prison over forfeiting stolen money. Instead of condemning the fraud, the comment section increasingly framed crime as a smart financial gamble.
Another controversial response read: “I chose the prison for my mind before i read comments. Omo na the prison sure pass.”
Translated, the commenter is saying they personally would also choose prison, even before seeing other people’s opinions, because jail is the better option. Critics argue that this mindset openly glorifies corruption and treats imprisonment as a minor inconvenience rather than a serious consequence. By normalizing fraud as a rational life strategy, such comments reflect a troubling erosion of moral standards and respect for the rule of law. The exchange highlights how economic desperation and get-rich-quick thinking are reshaping ethical boundaries in public discourse.
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