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By Christopher Oji
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a Nigerian, Chimereze Chinedu, for allegedly defrauding a citizen of Thailand of the sum of $216,000.
The suspect was arrested by detectives attached to the State Criminal Investigative Department (SCID), Panti, Yaba.
The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Benjamin Hundyin, said Chimereze allegedly defrauded his victim under the pretence of selling 37 tricycles to her.
“He further expanded his fraudulent activity by forging letters of the State Criminal Investigative Department, Lagos, showing that the tricycles were seized by the police and further extorted N30 million from the victim, to purportedly secure the release of the tricycles.
“The suspect was arrested on May 10, 2024 following weeks of diligent investigation and technical support from the INTERPOL. He is currently in detention as investigations continue to uncover details towards identifying and apprehending his accomplices.
“The Lagos State Police Command remains steadfast in its commitment to combating internet fraud and ensuring that perpetrators are brought to justice”.
