Ogun Police Arrest Suspected Fake Transfer Fraudster Over ₦10m Scam In Agbado

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The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old suspect, Adeshola Muyiwa, over alleged involvement in serial fake bank transfer fraud targeting residents and traders in Agbado and surrounding areas.

The suspect was arrested by detectives attached to the Agbado Division on May 17, 2026, following a complaint that he allegedly used a fake bank transfer alert to purchase food items worth ₦2,600 from a food vendor at Owolanwa Junction, Agbado.

According to a statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect had allegedly specialised in fake and scheduled transfer scams across the Agbado axis, defrauding unsuspecting victims through fraudulent payment alerts.

The Command disclosed that during interrogation, the suspect reportedly confessed to engaging in the fraudulent act for a prolonged period, allegedly swindling victims in different locations to the tune of about ₦10 million.

Reacting to the development, the Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, CP Bode Ojajuni, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to tackling financial and cyber-enabled crimes across the state.

He advised traders, business owners and residents to always verify payments directly through their banking platforms before releasing goods or rendering services to customers.

The police also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities or criminal movements through the Command’s emergency lines.

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