An Ibadan-based businessman has accused former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai of defrauding him to the tune of one million naira after he failed to execute the design of a sports complex.
In an FIJ report, Debo Thomas revealed that an acquaintance introduced him to Peter Rufai in 2021 when he began moves to build a sports complex within the country.
Rufai reportedly fell in love with the project and promised to share the template of a similar task he completed in Belgium.
Thomas claims that Rufai initially refused to accept a fee for the design template.
However, Rufai agreed to be paid whatever amount Thomas deemed fit for his input and shared his UBA account where the payment should be made.
But trouble started after a million naira was paid into Peter Rufai’s account with the former Deportivo La Coruna star taking offence at the pittance paid as he expected more.
Rufai’s inconsistency and failure to share the template document frustrated Thomas and he told the former shot-stopper to refund his money as he was no longer interested in going further with the project.
Thomas then took the matter to court when it became clear that Rufai had no intention of refunding the million naira.
The court ruled in favour of Thomas and Rufai was ordered to refund the businessman. But Peter Rufai responded by having Debo Thomas arrested.