SUSPECTED FRAUDSTERS CONSPIRE, STEAL OVER 138,000 POUNDS FROM BANK ACCOUNTS
Four suspects have been nabbed for conspiracy and stealing a sum of 138,924 pounds from the domiciliary accounts lodged in an undisclosed bank. Investigations are currently ongoing, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can report.
In a press briefing attended by members of the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP and addressed by the PPRO Lagos State Command, CSP Benjamin Hundehin on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Moshood Jimoh yesterday stated that ‘a report received from a former bank staff alleging that some unidentified persons fraudulently stole the sum of £138,924 (equivalent to ₦277,848,000) from domiciliary accounts of international airlines domiciled in the bank and transferred them into her domiciliary account before collecting all the money. Following this, the bank reported the matter at the Lagos State Police Command and investigation commenced.’
‘The following suspects were arrested in connection with the case: Shuaib
Oluwatobiloba Olaleye ‘m’ aged 27 was arrested on March 12, 2025 in Ogun
State and a Toyota Camry 2012/2013 suspected to be proceeds of the crime was recovered from him. Oladunjoye Adegoke ‘m’ aged 33 was arrested on March 13, 2025 in Victoria Island, Lagos, with a Toyota Camry (Pencil Light) recovered as another proceed of the stolen funds. Further investigation led to the arrest of Austin Alfred ‘m’ aged 38, the Supervisor, Trade Services Department and Jude Uzobuaku ‘m’ aged 36, the Processor, Trade Services Department who facilitated the illegal transfer of funds to foreign accounts provided by the main suspect. Investigation is ongoing.’
The Commissioner of Police appreciated Lagosians for their unwavering support and the State Government for the continual provision of logistics and
operational support which led to ‘the low level of crime experienced in
Lagos’.