A Manhattan Criminal Court on Monday reached a verdict in the case against the accused in the gruesome murder of Fahim Saleh, a tech entrepreneur notable for launching Gokada, a once prominent bike-hailing operation in Nigeria.
Tyrese Haspil, 25, was this week convicted of first-degree murder having slain his former boss, Saleh, and dismembered his body in 2020. Haspil is expected to be sentenced on September 10, The NY Times reports .
The latest developments in the murder trial of Saleh's former assistant, Haspil, have brought new details to light, revealing a tale of betrayal, greed, and a meticulously planned crime.
From Promising Entrepreneur to VictimThe late Saleh, born in Saudi Arabia to Bangladeshi parents, was a tech entrepreneur known for his innovative contributions to the ride-sharing industry. He founded Gokada in 2018, establishing it as a prominent motorbike-taxi service in Lagos, Nigeria. Saleh was also known for his philanthropic efforts, notably through Adventure Capital, a venture capital fund aimed at supporting tech entrepreneurs in developing countries.
Salehs promising career was cut short on July 14, 2020, when his dismembered body was found in his Manhattan apartment. The main suspect: his 21-year-old former assistant, Tyrese Haspil.
