Police arrest woman over fake OPay shutdown notice
The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre has arrested a 27-year-old woman, Hafsat Abubakar, over the creation and circulation of a forged document falsely suggesting that fintech company OPay Nigeria Limited was shutting down its operations. The Force Public Relations Officer, Anietie Iniedu, disclosed this during a press briefing at the NPF-NCCC in Abuja on Read More:…
A 27-year-old Nigerian woman, Hafsat Abubakar, has been arrested by the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre for creating and distributing a forged document alleging OPay Nigeria Limited would cease operations. The arrest followed a formal petition from OPay Digital Services Limited on August 31, 2026, requesting urgent investigation into the creation and dissemination of the fraudulent document.
The document falsely appeared to be an official communication from OPay Nigeria Limited. Police used digital forensic tools to trace the document to @Hafsat_ER_ABBA on the X social media platform, which was operated by Abubakar. She was apprehended on September 4, 2026. The incident highlights the risks of digitally fabricated information, potentially causing public panic, financial disruption, and reputational damage.
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