Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 23‑year‑old man, Adeshola Muyiwa, for allegedly operating a large‑scale fake bank transfer scheme that defrauded unsuspecting residents and business owners of about N10 million. The suspect was apprehended by detectives attached to the Agbado Division following a report that he had used a fraudulent transfer alert to pay for food items worth N2,600 at a vendor in the Agbado area.
According to a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the arrest took place on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at about 11:45 a.m. The incident had been reported earlier that day, around 8:00 a.m., when the suspect visited a food vendor at Owolanwa Junction, Agbado, purchased food items valued at N2,600, and presented a fake bank transfer notification as proof of payment. A prompt response and coordinated investigation by operatives of the Agbado Division led to the swift apprehension of the suspect. The Division is led by the Divisional Police Officer, CSP Adesanya Oyekanmi.
During interrogation, DSP Babaseyi said, the suspect reportedly confessed to having specialized in the fraudulent activity over a significant period. He allegedly admitted to defrauding victims across different locations to the tune of approximately N10,000,000. Preliminary investigations further revealed that Muyiwa had been operating a consistent pattern of fake and scheduled transfer scams across Agbado and neighbouring communities, targeting unsuspecting traders and members of the public. The scheme typically involved convincing vendors that a transfer had been made via a mobile banking app, using falsified alerts to trick them into releasing goods before any funds were actually credited.
The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, CP Bode Ojajuni, has commended the professionalism, vigilance, and operational effectiveness of the officers of the Agbado Division under CSP Adesanya Oyekanmi for their swift response and successful apprehension of the suspect. He reaffirmed the Command’s unwavering commitment to sustaining the fight against financial and cyber‑enabled crimes across the state. CP Ojajuni also issued a strong advisory to traders, business owners, and residents to always verify payment receipts through their banking applications or account statements before releasing goods or rendering services, in order to prevent falling victim to similar fraudulent schemes. He further urged members of the public to remain vigilant and to promptly report suspicious movements or criminal activities through the Ogun State Police Command’s emergency lines: Gateway Shield (Toll‑Free) 0800 000 9111, and emergency lines 0906 283 7609, 0912 014 1706, 0915 102 7369, and 0708 497 2994.
The arrest of Adeshola Muyiwa has sent a strong warning to fraudsters operating in Ogun State, particularly those who exploit the growing reliance on digital payments. As more Nigerians adopt cashless transactions, the police have intensified efforts to track and prosecute individuals who use fake alerts and other cyber‑enabled tactics to defraud citizens.
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