Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 23-year-old man, identified as Adeshola Muyiwa, over an alleged fake bank transfer scam in the Agbado area of Ifo Local Government Area.
According to the police, the suspect allegedly visited a food vendor at Owolanwa Junction, Agbado, around 8 a.m. on Sunday, bought food items worth ₦2,600, and presented a fake transfer alert as evidence of payment.
He was later arrested around 11:45 a.m. by officers of the Agbado Division led by the Divisional Police Officer, Adesanya Oyekanmi.
Confirming the arrest, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, said investigations revealed that the suspect had allegedly been carrying out similar fake and scheduled transfer scams across Agbado and nearby communities.
According to him, the suspect confessed during interrogation that he had been involved in the fraudulent activities for some time, with proceeds allegedly amounting to about ₦10 million.
“The arrest was effected following a report that the suspect purchased food items worth ₦2,600 and fraudulently presented a fake transfer alert as proof of payment,” Babaseyi said.
“Prompt response and coordinated investigative action by operatives of Agbado Division led to the swift arrest of the suspect.”
The police spokesperson added that the Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, commended the officers involved in the operation and reaffirmed the command’s commitment to tackling financial and cyber-related crimes in the state.
The commissioner also advised traders and business owners to always confirm payments directly through banking apps or account statements before releasing goods or services to customers.
Meanwhile, the suspect was arraigned in court on Monday on a two-count charge bordering on stealing and breach of public peace.
He was granted bail in the sum of ₦20,000, while the case was adjourned until May 25, 2026.
