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Former Executive Assistant Sentenced to Life for Murder of Gokada Founder

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New York City, NY – September 13, 2024 – Tyrese Haspil, a 25-year-old American man, has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for the brutal murder of Fahim Saleh, the 33-year-old founder and CEO of Nigerian transportation company Gokada.

Haspil, who worked as Saleh’s executive assistant, was found guilty of first-degree murder, second-degree grand larceny, and other charges by a New York State Supreme Court jury in July 2024. Prosecutors presented evidence that Haspil embezzled hundreds of thousands of dollars from Saleh and then murdered him in an attempt to cover his tracks.

“Today, Tyrese Haspil is facing accountability for a horrific crime,” said Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg Jr. in a press release. “He brutally murdered Fahim Saleh, a kind and generous man who made a positive impact on the world.”

According to prosecutors, Haspil killed Saleh in his Lower Manhattan apartment on July 13, 2020. Surveillance footage showed Haspil entering the building with Saleh and following him into the elevator. Once inside the apartment, Haspil attacked Saleh with a taser and then stabbed him repeatedly. The next day, Haspil returned to dismember the body and dispose of the remains.

Saleh’s cousin discovered the gruesome scene and contacted the police. Investigators determined that Haspil had been embezzling from Saleh for over a year, using his position as executive assistant to funnel money into fake accounts.

“Haspil stole from the man who gave him a second chance,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This sentence will never bring Fahim Saleh back, but I hope it provides his family with a measure of closure.”

Saleh, a visionary entrepreneur, founded Gokada in 2017. The company started as a ride-hailing service and later expanded into logistics and food delivery. Gokada released a statement after Saleh’s death, praising his dedication to Nigeria and its young people.

“Fahim believed in the potential of Nigerians and the power of technology to improve lives,” the statement read. “He built Gokada to empower Nigerians and create positive change.”

This case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of white-collar crime and the devastating consequences it can have.

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