Ogun Police arrest 23-year-old over alleged N10m fake bank transfer

By James Ogunnaike

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old man, identified as Adeshola Muyiwa, for allegedly defrauding unsuspecting residents and traders through fake bank transfer alerts in the Agbado area of the state and adjoining communities.

The suspect was arrested by detectives attached to Agbado Division under the leadership of the Divisional Police Officer, CSP Adesanya Oyekanmi.

According to the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the suspect was apprehended on Saturday, May 17, 2026, following a complaint lodged by a food vendor at Owolanwa Junction, Agbado.

Babaseyi disclosed that the suspect had visited the food seller earlier in the day and purchased food items worth N2,600 before allegedly presenting a fake transfer alert as evidence of payment.

“The arrest was effected at about 11:45am following a report that the suspect fraudulently obtained food items and presented a fake transfer notification as proof of payment,” the police spokesperson stated.

He explained that the swift response and coordinated investigation by operatives of the Agbado Division led to the suspect’s arrest shortly after the incident was reported.

Preliminary investigation, according to the command, revealed that the suspect had allegedly been operating a pattern of fake and scheduled transfer scams across Agbado and neighbouring communities, targeting unsuspecting members of the public.

“During interrogation, the suspect reportedly confessed to engaging in the fraudulent activities over a period of time, with proceeds allegedly amounting to about N10 million,” Babaseyi added.

Meanwhile, the State Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, commended officers and men of Agbado Division for what he described as professionalism, vigilance and operational effectiveness in tracking and arresting the suspect.

“The Command remains committed to sustaining the fight against financial and cyber-enabled crimes across Ogun State,” the CP said.

Ojajuni also advised traders, business owners and residents to always confirm payments through their banking applications or account statements before releasing goods or rendering services.

He further urged members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities and criminal movements to security agencies.

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