{
  "id": 3534817,
  "title": "Police arrest man over N3.5m romance scam, sextortion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/police-arrest-man-over-n3-5m-romance-scam-sextortion",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T15:52:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/police-arrest-man-over-n3-5m-romance-scam-sextortion/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigeria Police Force's National Cybercrime Centre has arrested Abdulwajeed Abdullahi, commonly known as \"Captain Junaid,\" over a N3.5 million romance scam and alleged sextortion. This arrest took place at his residence in Kano State on August 4, 2026. The investigation began after a female victim reported the suspect's actions on July 28, 2026, alleging that he had engaged her in an online romantic relationship, demanding $3,000, and threatening to release her intimate photos and videos if payment was not made. Further investigation uncovered another victim who lost N3.5 million to the same suspect.",
  "summary": "Nigerian police arrest Abdulwajeed Abdullahi for N3.5m romance scam and sextortion, threatening to release nude photos. Learn more about the cybercrime cra Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-man-over-n3-5m-romance-scam-sextortion/",
  "key_points": [
    "Abdulwajeed Abdullahi, known as Captain Junaid, arrested in Kano State",
    "N3.5 million romance scam and sextortion scheme uncovered",
    "Female victim reported suspect on July 28, 2026"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Police arrest man over N3.5m romance scam, sextortion",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/police-arrest-man-over-n3-5m-romance-scam-sextortion-3538449",
        "published": "2026-08-26T16:14:16.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}