May 19, (THEWILL) — Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old suspect, Adeshola Muyiwa, over his alleged involvement in serial fake transfer fraud within the Agbado axis and adjoining communities in the state.
The suspect was arrested on May 17, 2026, at about 11:45 hrs following a report that he reportedly visited a food vendor at Owolanwa Junction, Agbado, purchased food items worth ₦2,600, and fraudulently presented a fake transfer alert as proof of payment.
Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed this to newsmen in a statement in Abeokuta on Monday. Babaseyi said that upon receiving the information, operatives of Agbado Division swiftly swung into action and arrested the suspect.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect had been operating a consistent pattern of fake and scheduled transfer scams across Agbado and neighbouring areas, targeting unsuspecting members of the public.”
“During interrogation, he reportedly confessed to engaging in the fraudulent activity over a period of time, with proceeds from such acts allegedly running into approximately Ten Million Naira (N10,000,000).”
However, the Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, commended the professionalism, vigilance, and operational effectiveness of the officers of Agbado Division under CSP Adesanya Oyekanmi, for their swift response and successful apprehension of the suspect.
Ojajuni reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to sustaining the fight against financial and cyber-enabled crimes across the State.
He further advised traders, business owners, and residents to ensure strict confirmation of payment receipts via banking applications or account statements before releasing goods or services, to prevent falling victim to fraudulent schemes.
