Police Arrest Suspect in Alleged ₦5.7 Million Online Fraud

Police in Lagos have arrested a 32‑year‑old man suspected of orchestrating an online fraud scheme that defrauded victims of about ₦5.7 million (roughly $7,500). The suspect was detained at the Alimosho police station after authorities traced the fraudulent transactions to his bank accounts and recovered part of the stolen funds. He is being held for further investigation and possible prosecution under Nigeria’s cybercrime and fraud laws. Views Nigeria