The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 45-year-old man over an alleged N2.5 million fraud and recovered 25 ATM cards, 25 mobile phones, and 16 SIM cards from him.
The command’s spokesman, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday, October 2, 2026.
Babaseyi said the arrest followed an investigation into a case of obtaining money under false pretence, which was reported at Igbesa Police Division on April 4, 2026.
Babaseyi disclosed that the complainant, a dealer in deep freezers, transferred N2.5 million to a bank account bearing the name Abdulmoruf Abdulahi on April 1, after responding to an online advertisement for the purchase of the goods for resale.
“The goods were not delivered, while the person behind the offer allegedly stopped responding to her messages,” he said.
Babaseyi noted that police investigation led detectives to the Ojo area of Lagos State, where the suspect was arrested on September 22.
Babaseyi said a search conducted during the arrest led to the recovery of 25 ATM cards, 25 mobile phones, and 16 SIM cards.
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He added that further investigation revealed that the suspect obtained utility bills and newly registered SIM cards from associates, who were allegedly directed to use them to open bank accounts.
The police spokesperson said the ATM cards were subsequently collected by the suspect and allegedly used for transactions linked to fraudulent activities.
Babaseyi said the recovered items were being examined to establish their connection with the case, identify other possible victims, and determine whether the suspect was linked to similar offences.
Babaseyi noted that the suspect, case file, and recovered exhibits had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, for further investigation.
He added that the 45-year-old man would be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation.
Babaseyi urged members of the public to verify the identities and credibility of online sellers before making payments.
The police spokesman also advised residents to protect their personal documents, bank details, ATM cards, and SIM cards from unauthorised use.
He equally enjoined victims of suspected online fraud to report such incidents promptly and preserve relevant evidence, including transaction receipts, account details, telephone numbers, and messages.
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