By Our Reporter
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old suspect, Adeshola Muyiwa, over alleged involvement in serial fake bank transfer fraud in Agbado and neighbouring communities.
The Command disclosed that the suspect was apprehended on May 17, 2026, by detectives attached to the Agbado Division under the leadership of the Divisional Police Officer, CSP Adesanya Oyekanmi.
According to a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Ogun State Command, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the arrest followed a report that the suspect allegedly used a fake bank transfer alert to defraud a food vendor at Owolanwa Junction, Agbado.
The police said the suspect had visited the vendor at about 8:00 a.m. and purchased food items worth N2,600 before presenting a fake transfer notification as proof of payment.
“Prompt response and coordinated investigative action by operatives of Agbado Division led to the swift arrest of the suspect,” the statement said.
Preliminary investigation reportedly revealed that the suspect had been operating a pattern of fake and scheduled transfer scams across Agbado and adjoining areas, targeting unsuspecting residents and traders.
The police added that during interrogation, the suspect allegedly confessed to engaging in the fraudulent activities for some time, with proceeds estimated at about N10 million.
The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, Bode Ojajuni, commended officers of the Agbado Division for their professionalism and swift response in apprehending the suspect.
Ojajuni reiterated the Command’s commitment to combating financial and cyber-enabled crimes across the state.
He also advised traders, business owners, and residents to always verify payments through banking applications or account statements before releasing goods or rendering services.
The police urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities through the Ogun State Police Command emergency lines.
