Ogun police arrest suspected fraudster with 25 ATM cards
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 45-year-old man, Ameachi Anthony, in connection with an alleged N2.5 million fraud. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, saying 25 ATM cards and multiple mobile phones were recovered from the suspect. According to him, preliminary investigation revealed an alleged scheme […]
In connection with a reported N2.5 million fraud, the Ogun State Police Command has apprehended a 45-year-old man, Ameachi Anthony, according to DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the command's spokesperson. In a statement released on Sunday, Babaseyi disclosed that 25 ATM cards and multiple mobile phones were seized from the suspect. Preliminary investigation into the matter indicated a scheme involving the use of utility bills and recently obtained SIM cards, distributed through associates, to set up bank accounts.
These ATM cards were subsequently used for suspected fraudulent transactions. On September 22, 2026, the suspect, identified as 'M' aged 45, was arrested by the Igbesa Division. The recovered exhibits, including the ATM cards and mobile phones, have been handed over to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Abeokuta for further investigation.
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