Police detain mother and daughter for alleged N18m romance scam
A mother and her daughter have been arrested by the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre for allegedly defrauding a Malta-based victim of over N18 million through a romance scam. The suspects, identified as Urowhe Diana and her daughter Rokibat Oluwasheyi Imoru, reportedly operated multiple bank accounts to facilitate the fraudulent transactions. The police also named Emmanuel Amanfo, who is currently at large, as a key conspirator in the case. Investigations are ongoing, and the suspects are expected to face charges after the probe is concluded.
What happened
- Urowhe Diana and her 22-year-old daughter Rokibat Oluwasheyi Imoru were arrested for their alleged roles in a romance scam targeting a victim from Malta.
- The police stated that Emmanuel Amanfo, a Lagos resident and stepfather to Rokibat, allegedly helped set up multiple bank accounts for the scam and is still at large.
- Proceeds from the scam were funneled through various Nigerian bank accounts owned by Rokibat and eventually transferred to an Ecobank account belonging to Urowhe Diana.
- Forensic analysis of digital evidence led to the arrest of the mother and daughter, while efforts continue to apprehend Amanfo.
- The Nigeria Police Force emphasized its commitment to fighting cybercrime and encouraged the public to report suspicious online activities.
