N226.7Million Online Scam: Delta Police Alerts Public On High-Network Fraud Syndicate

In its utmost bid to cut down crimes from the State and ensure the safety of residents and protection of properties, the Delta State Police Command has issued an alert to members of the public on the activities of suspected fraudsters operating in the state.

This revelation was communicated by the Delta State Police Commissioner, CP Muhammad Mustafa informing of the activities of some high-network fraud syndicate alleged to have swindled some members of the public of a whopping sum of Two Hundred And Twenty Six Million, Seven Hundred And Fifteen Thousand, Two Hundred And Fifty Naira (N226,715,250.00).

In a Press Release issued on behalf of CP Mustafa by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Andrew Aniamaka, the CP called on Deltans to take astute precautionary measures before investing into any online businesses or any other business in which mouth-watery offers are made.

The Statement titled, “CP Delta Calls For Alert On The Activities Of Fraudsters In The State”, as obtained by ASABA METRO Reads;

“The Commissioner of Police Delta State Police Command, CP Muhammad Mustafa mni, has called on members of the public, especially Deltans to take astute precautionary measures before investing into any online businesses especially Cryptocurrency, Swiss currency, millionaire coins, Bitcoins or any other business in which mouth-watery offers are made ostensibly to lure unsuspecting investors into parting with their hard-earned  money.

“The CP gave this advice following intelligence reports on activities of some high-network fraud syndicate alleged to have swindled some members of the public of a whopping sum of Two Hundred And Twenty Six Million, Seven Hundred And Fifteen Thousand, Two Hundred And Fifty Naira (N226,715,250.00) through an account number: 5371322501 domiciled in one of the major banks in the state.

“The CP observed that investigation is ongoing with a view to, ascertaining the extent of involvement of some persons already arrested and, apprehending other persons connected with the case and calls on the public to be on the alert and to report promptly, to the Police or other relevant security agencies, the activities of those who may want to reap where they did not sow.

DSP Andrew Aniamaka,
Police Public Relations Officer,
Delta State Command,
Asaba.