By Ebinum Samuel
The Ogun State Police operatives have arrested one Adeshola Muyiwa ‘M’, aged 23 years, over his involvement in serial fake bank transfer fraud within Agbado axis and adjoining communities.
The arrest was effected yesterday at about 1145hrs following a report that at about 0800hrs of the same date, the suspect visited a food vendor at Owolanwa Junction, Agbado, purchased food items worth Two Thousand Six Hundred Naira (₦2,600) and fraudulently presented a fake transfer alert as proof of payment.
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According to DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the police spokesman, prompt response and coordinated investigative action by operatives of Agbado Division led to the swift arrest of the suspect. Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect had been operating a consistent pattern of fake and scheduled transfer scams across Agbado and neighbouring areas, targeting unsuspecting members of the public. During interrogation, he reportedly confessed to engaging in the fraudulent activity over a period of time, with proceeds from such acts allegedly running into approximately Ten Million Naira (₦10,000,000).
The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, commended the professionalism, vigilance, and operational effectiveness of the officers of Agbado Division under CSP Adesanya Oyekanmi for their swift response and successful apprehension of the suspect. He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to sustaining the fight against financial and cyber-enabled crimes across the State.
He further advised traders, business owners, and residents to ensure strict confirmation of payment receipts via banking applications or account statements before releasing goods or services, in order to prevent falling victim to fraudulent schemes.
