{
  "id": 459292,
  "title": "Pastor nabbed over N2.5m Jerusalam pilgrimage scam in Ogun",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/pastor-nabbed-over-n2-5m-jerusalam-pilgrimage-scam-in-ogun",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-10T10:43:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/10/pastor-nabbed-over-n2-5m-jerusalam-pilgrimage-scam-in-ogun/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kehinde Makinde, also known as \"Pastor Kenny,\" has been arrested by detectives from the Obantoko Division of the Ogun State Police Command. According to the police, Makinde is accused of obtaining ₦2.5 million from 18 fellowship members under false pretences for organising a government-sponsored pilgrimage to Jerusalem. The alleged scam took place over a period of four months. The police spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, stated that the suspect promised each member ₦2 million. Makinde was arrested in Ibadan, Oyo State, on August 3rd, 2026. The police are currently investigating to identify additional victims and apprehend any accomplices involved in the scam.",
  "summary": "Detectives attached to the Obantoko Division of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested one Kehinde Makinde, aka “Pastor Kenny,” for obtaining ₦2.5 million from 18 fellowship members under the false pretence of organising a government-sponsored pilgrimage to Jerusalem. DAILY POST learnt that the suspect was also alleged to have fraudulently manipulated unsuspecting victims under […] Pastor…",
  "key_points": [
    "Pastor Kenny Kehinde Makinde arrested in Ogun State",
    "Scam involved ₦2.5 million from 18 members",
    "Makinde promised ₦2 million per member over four months"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Police arrest 23 foreigners over Ponzi, visa scam in Ogun",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/police-arrest-23-foreigners-over-ponzi-visa-scam-in-ogun",
        "published": "2026-08-10T12:10:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}