A Nigerian man has shared his devastating experience after a trusted friend allegedly diverted money meant for their joint business venture to fund his relocation to the United States.
The man, who posted his story on X (formerly Twitter) under the username @silverpenydr, revealed that he handed his friend money for a partnership investment, only to later discover that the funds had been misused. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
He wrote:
I trusted a friend with a business deal, not knowing he was secretly gathering money to travel to the US. He took the funds meant for our venture and left. I ended up needing antidepressants. I haven’t heard from him to this day.
https://x.com/silverpenydr/status/1973836203188207655?t=eUE_R1V4pt_pLIOiGo2LBw&s=19
Struggling with Betrayal and Loss
According to him, the betrayal left not only a financial scar but also a heavy emotional toll. The situation pushed him into depression, forcing him to seek medical help with antidepressants.
Nigerians React Online
His story quickly went viral, with many Nigerians commenting that they had faced similar betrayals in friendships and business relationships. Others advised him to move forward and treat the incident as a hard but valuable lesson about trust and accountability in partnerships.
The post has since sparked wider conversations about the risks of investing with friends, especially in an economy where many are desperate for opportunities to relocate abroad.
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