THREE SUSPECTS ARRESTED BY NPF ZONE 2 OVER FRAUD, FORGERY, AND ROMANCE SCAMS
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By: Fasasi Hammad
Operatives from Zone 2 Headquarters of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have apprehended three individuals in connection with allegations of fraud, forgery, and romance scams.
The suspects—Tega Emmanuel, Jacob Olatunde, and Gift Okubakpere—were taken into custody following coordinated police operations.
According to a statement on Thursday by Zone 2 spokesperson Afolayan Gbenga, Emmanuel was arrested along Chevron Drive on the Lekki–Ajah Expressway while driving a Porsche. His arrest subsequently led to the capture of Olatunde and Okubakpere.
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During questioning, the suspects admitted to their respective roles in the cybercrime scheme. Emmanuel reportedly coordinated cyber fraud, romance scams, and the creation of fraudulent accounts. Olatunde managed financial transactions and the collection of illicit funds, while Okubakpere handled cryptocurrency-related scams via Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram, crypto platforms, and online banking.
The police recovered numerous items linked to the alleged crimes, including three HP laptops, one Apple MacBook, two MacBook tablets, nine iPhones containing evidence of fraud, devices used for illicit transactions, six international passports, Lagos State vehicle plates (LSR 235 JM, FKJ 558 JK), three dealer plate numbers, military camouflage, a mini printer, and a toy gun claimed to be used for skit production.
Additionally, 98 pieces of suspected counterfeit US currency and illicit drugs, believed to be Indian hemp along with smoking paraphernalia, were seized.
Investigations are ongoing in collaboration with relevant agencies to verify the authenticity of the counterfeit currency and the nature of the seized drugs.
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