Former Nigerian senator, Ben Murray-Bruce, has disclosed how he was defrauded of $3.5 million by his South African partner during an attempt to purchase a cinema complex in Kenya.
Speaking on Thursday, Nov. 14, at the 4th Peace Anyiam Osigwe (PAO) Nigeria Digital Content Regulation Conference, Murray-Bruce explained that after transferring the money, his South African partner registered the business in his own name, leading to the loss of his significant investment.
He shared: “I was called to buy a cinema complex in Kenya for $3.5 million. I transferred the money and my South African partner registered it in his name. That was how I lost that huge investment.
“I have a studio in Los Angeles and I am battling with litigation with one of the most prominent actors in Hollywood.”
Discussing his plans to revive cinema in Nigeria, the former lawmaker, who founded Silverbird Group, mentioned his intention to venture into movie-making.
He stated, “The entertainment industry is a very successful one. In all the things I have done, I have never made one move about movie-making, but now, I will. I’m working on a script, and I know we will get it right. We will deal with fundamental issues.”
