Police detain man for alleged N10m fake transfer scam in Ogun
Detectives from the Agbado Division of the Ogun State Police Command have apprehended Adeshola Muyiwa for allegedly defrauding people using fake bank transfer alerts. The arrest was made after he reportedly tried to pay a food vendor with a false payment notification. Preliminary investigations suggest that Muyiwa has used this method to scam multiple traders and business owners. The police have urged residents to always confirm payments before handing over goods or services.
What we know
- Adeshola Muyiwa, 23, was arrested by the Agbado Division for allegedly using fake and scheduled bank transfers to defraud people.
- The arrest was made on 17/05/2026 at about 11:45am after he attempted to pay a food vendor at Owolanwa Junction, Agbado, with a fake transfer alert.
- Investigations revealed that Muyiwa had been running this scam across several locations, defrauding victims of around ₦10,000,000.
- The suspect reportedly confessed to specialising in this fraudulent act over a period of time.
- CP Bode Ojajuni advised traders and business owners to verify payment receipts through their banking platforms before releasing goods or services.
