Watch as thief explains why he turned to robbery

A young man who some men apprehended for allegedly stealing has confessed to being involved in robbery.

According to the man, believed to be in his mid-30s, he previously worked as a “game boy” (fraudster), but claims the business has been slow, forcing him to survive by stealing from people’s pockets.

In a viral video shared on social media by ASKGHMedia on May 21, 2026, the man is seen lying on the ground begging his accusers not to beat him as he attempts to explain his actions, insisting that life has become difficult for him.

Voices in the background are heard questioning why he would choose theft instead of seeking legitimate work.

He is heard saying, “I went to steal because I’m a ‘Game Boy,’ but I’m not getting money anymore from fraud.”

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The man was later fed a coconut by some of the individuals restraining him, while others attempted to assault him.

“I went to steal because I’m a ‘game boy’, but I’m not getting money anymore from fraud.”

— A thief explaining why he turned to stealing after being apprehended pic.twitter.com/LkAuOwveFw

— 𝐀𝐒𝐊 (@askghmedia) May 21, 2026

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