Meet Stephen Ejezie, the Access Bank Staff Who Secretly Recorded and Sold Over 400 Naked Videos of Female Colleagues
In a disturbing breach of trust and privacy, Stephen Ejezie, a staff member at Access Bank’s Oniru branch in Lagos State, has been exposed for recording and distributing hundreds of explicit videos of his female colleagues without their consent. The revelations have sent shockwaves through the banking and corporate community, raising troubling questions about workplace safety, corporate accountability, and the vulnerability of contract staff.
The events that led to the unmasking of Stephen Ejezie unfolded in the early hours of Wednesday, April 24, 2025. Around 1:30 a.m., a female staff member who was taking her bath in the office restroom noticed a strange device peeking from a nearby toilet cubicle. Upon closer observation, she realized she was being recorded. Panic ensued, and she raised an alarm, prompting other staff members on duty to rush to the scene.
When the door to the toilet cubicle was forced open, the staff members were stunned to find Stephen Ejezie inside, clutching a mobile phone that had been set to record. Confronted, Stephen reportedly mumbled incoherent excuses, claiming he did not know how he ended up inside the ladies’ restroom. However, his explanations failed to address the damning evidence of him secretly filming a colleague.
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The gravity of the situation escalated later that day when a deeper investigation revealed dozens of video clips stored on Stephen’s phone—clips that showed numerous female colleagues in various stages of undress. The management of Access Bank responded by ordering his arrest and immediately suspending him. Further searches were conducted at his residence, during which authorities discovered more than 400 different explicit videos of female colleagues stored on his laptop and other devices.
The videos, it was uncovered, were not merely for personal consumption. Sources allege that Stephen Ejezie monetized his criminal activities by selling these videos online. Investigators found evidence of him operating an OnlyFans account where he uploaded and sold these non-consensual videos, largely to international subscribers, including buyers from Western countries and India. In addition to OnlyFans, he was reportedly active on Telegram, using secret groups and anonymous profiles to sell the illegally obtained content.
For many of his colleagues, the revelations were not just shocking—they were deeply personal betrayals. Stephen Ejezie had built a reputation as a friendly, considerate co-worker, always willing to offer assistance or lend a listening ear. Described as “cool” and “exceptionally good at his job,” Stephen was, by all outward appearances, the last person anyone would suspect of such depravity. His double life has left many in disbelief.
“He would greet everyone warmly, ask after your well-being. You would never guess he could do something like this,” a former colleague said. Another staff member added, “He was always so polite. That’s what hurts the most—he used our trust against us.”
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The scandal has highlighted significant security lapses within Access Bank’s operations, especially regarding the treatment and protection of contract staff. Workers at the contact center, where Stephen was stationed, work around the clock in shifts to ensure uninterrupted customer service. Those on night shifts often sleep at the office and use on-site restroom and bathing facilities. This routine, coupled with the inadequate surveillance of sensitive areas like the ladies’ restroom, created an environment ripe for exploitation.
After the arrest, many staff members hoped that the bank would vigorously pursue legal action to ensure justice for the victims. However, those hopes began to dwindle when news emerged that Stephen had been quietly released from police custody. His release has sparked outrage among the affected staff, many of whom now believe that Access Bank might attempt to downplay the incident to protect its corporate brand.
“Perhaps it is because we are contract staff,” one victim speculated. “We are easily replaceable to them. It’s not in their interest to make this a scandal.”
The fear is that, by sweeping the issue under the rug, the bank will leave victims without justice and expose future employees to similar dangers. The perception of injustice is especially poignant among the contract staff, who already experience a form of second-class citizenship within the corporate hierarchy. They fear their grievances may be ignored or minimized.
According to sources, Stephen’s devices contained hundreds of files carefully categorized, suggesting that his activities had gone on for months, if not years, before he was caught. Some clips reportedly bore time stamps dating as far back as late 2023. The level of planning and concealment involved indicates a calculated and ongoing violation of privacy, not a momentary lapse of judgment.
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Several cybersecurity experts have weighed in, warning that once such content is disseminated online, it is nearly impossible to fully remove it. Victims may suffer years of emotional trauma, blackmail, career damage, and even reputational harm, especially if the videos resurface in the future.
“If even one of those videos makes it into the public domain, it can haunt a victim for life,” a cybersecurity consultant said. “Companies must take incidents like this extremely seriously—not just because of legal liability, but because real lives are at stake.”
The larger issue, critics argue, is the systemic neglect of contract staff and junior workers’ rights in corporate Nigeria. With less bargaining power, fewer protections, and almost no platforms to raise concerns without fear of retaliation, contract staff often bear the brunt of institutional failures.
“This case is not just about one man’s crime,” a human rights advocate commented. “It is about a corporate culture that often prioritizes brand image over human dignity.”
Although Access Bank swiftly moved to sack Stephen Ejezie following the incident, questions remain about why internal security measures failed for so long. Were there no alarms raised earlier? Were complaints ignored? And crucially, what measures will the bank implement to prevent such gross violations from happening again?
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Several legal practitioners have pointed out that under Nigerian law, Stephen’s actions could amount to criminal voyeurism, cybercrime, sexual harassment, and distribution of non-consensual pornography—each carrying significant penalties. In fact, given the number of victims involved, the case could, if properly prosecuted, lead to a lengthy prison sentence. But the prospects of a full prosecution seem dim, given the apparent reluctance to escalate the matter publicly.
As of now, neither Access Bank nor the Lagos State Police Command has issued a detailed public statement addressing the incident. Internally, however, memos have reportedly been circulated reminding staff to avoid discussing the case with outsiders, a move interpreted by many as an attempt at damage control.
The lack of transparency is causing anger to simmer beneath the surface. Staff members are demanding clarity: Will the bank assist the victims in pursuing justice? Will psychological support be offered to those affected? What steps are being taken to safeguard other employees?
“This is not something you can just move past,” said one of the women who discovered her video among the files found on Stephen’s laptop. “We need to know we are safe. We need to know that the company values our dignity more than its reputation.”
Others have called for the intervention of regulatory bodies, such as the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission, arguing that Access Bank’s apparent mishandling of the situation merits external scrutiny.
Beyond the immediate tragedy, the Stephen Ejezie scandal exposes broader, uncomfortable truths about how institutions handle internal crises, especially when vulnerable populations—like young female workers—are involved. It also underscores the urgent need for stricter laws and corporate policies on digital privacy, workplace surveillance, and staff protection.
The victims, for their part, are left to grapple with feelings of shame, anger, and helplessness. Many are reportedly considering legal action on their own, though few harbor illusions about the challenges ahead. Without institutional backing, fighting a private battle against a well-resourced corporate entity and its former employee can be daunting.
For now, the memories of betrayal linger. In the words of another affected staff member: “Every time I walk into a restroom, I find myself looking around, wondering if a camera is hidden somewhere. That fear never leaves you.”
While the legal and corporate battles play out behind closed doors, the human cost of Stephen Ejezie’s actions continues to mount, an indelible stain on a workplace that should have been a haven of safety and professionalism.
