Published 17th May, 2022

By Opeyemi Lawal

Chinedu Stephen (not real name), a Nigerian based in Atlanta, United States, has accused Adelove, a popular Nigerian-owned auto shipping company based in the US, of duping him out of $1200 (about N500,000).

Stephen said he had paid for the shipment of his car, a 2009 Corolla which cost $4,500 (over N1.8 million), to Lagos since July 1, but nothing has been done.

Stephen's payment receipt — Stephen’s payment receipt

“Surprisingly, months after payment, there has been no word from the management about the delivery of the car. I went to the office to complain, but I met it locked,” he told FIJ.

“What was more shocking was when I learnt the company was auctioning customers’ cars for sale.”

“I reported him here in Dallas, but the police said this was not a case they could arbitrate because I had driven the car to the company myself, which signifies consent. And also, because Adelove Shipping is not a registered business in the state, there is nothing they can do.”

In recent months, allegations have been made by Nigerians, particularly those based in the US, about the company’s questionable actions.

A lot of customers have come forward to accuse Adelove of deceiving and defrauding them.

FIJ placed a call to Adelove, but there was no answer. A message sent to them had also not been responded to at press time.

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