Police arrest man for N48.5m romance scam at Lagos airport
Precious Onudhona, a 24-year-old from Delta State, has been arrested by the Airport Police Command over an alleged romance scam involving N48.5 million. The arrest took place on February 2, 2026, as he attempted to board a flight from Lagos to Asaba. According to ASP Mohammed Adeola, the suspect was apprehended by the Anti-Fraud Unit after being linked to a syndicate specializing in romance-related scams. The police have launched a comprehensive investigation to identify other members of the group.
What we know
- Precious Onudhona was arrested on February 2, 2026, at Lagos airport while trying to board a flight to Asaba.
- The suspect allegedly joined a syndicate in 2023 that defrauded victims through fake online identities on platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
- He reportedly posed as “Travis Kevin,” a supposed American medical doctor, to gain victims’ trust and solicit funds.
- The scam involved creating fake banking domains and receiving payments via cryptocurrency.
- CP Ogunbode Olufunke has ordered a thorough investigation, and the suspect will be transferred to the Interpol Section for further action.
