Two Nigerians arrested in India for WhatsApp impersonation scam
Two Nigerians, identified as Ojo Uyiosa and James, have been arrested by the police cybercrime unit in Gurgaon, India, for allegedly impersonating company directors on WhatsApp to defraud employees. The suspects reportedly deceived victims into transferring money into bank accounts controlled by their group. Police investigations revealed that the duo worked with other Nigerian nationals to carry out the scheme. Authorities are continuing efforts to trace additional assets and identify other members involved.
What happened
- Ojo Uyiosa and James were arrested by Indian police for allegedly impersonating company directors on WhatsApp.
- The suspects convinced employees to transfer money into accounts linked to their syndicate, with over N15 million reportedly moved to a Bandhan Bank account.
- Police recovered two mobile phones and three SIM cards used in the fraud, and the suspects were arraigned in court and remanded in custody.
- Investigators found the suspects were involved in multiple cyber fraud cases using similar methods.
- The arrests come amid a rise in cybercrime cases involving Nigerians abroad, raising concerns among the diaspora and authorities.
