Police Arrest Mother, Daughter Over Alleged Romance Scam, Money Laundering
Police Arrest Mother, Daughter Over Alleged Romance Scam, Money Laundering
Police Arrest Mother, Daughter Over Alleged Romance Scam, Money Launderin
The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Center is investigating a case involving alleged computer-related fraud, identity theft, and money laundering following an intelligence report received from the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit.
According to preliminary investigations, a Lagos resident identified as Emmanuel Amanfo, who is currently at large, allegedly conspired with his 22-year-old stepdaughter, Rokibat Oluwasheyi Imoru, to open and operate multiple bank accounts used for fraudulent activities.
Investigators revealed that one of the victims linked to the alleged fraud was a resident of Malta, whose identity was withheld.
The police disclosed that funds were allegedly transferred through Money Transfer Operators and direct deposits into several Nigerian bank accounts belonging to Rokibat Imoru.
According to the investigation, the funds were later transferred into an Ecobank account owned by her 39-year-old mother, Urowhe Diana, where the proceeds were allegedly spent.
Following forensic analysis of the suspects’ digital activities, police operatives arrested both the mother and daughter for their alleged involvement in a romance scam operation.
The police said efforts are ongoing to apprehend Emmanuel Amanfo, described as the husband of Urowhe Diana and stepfather of Rokibat Imoru, who remains on the run.
The NPF-NCCC stated that investigations into the matter are still ongoing and that the suspects would be charged to court upon conclusion of the investigation.
The centre reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force under the leadership of Olatunji Rilwan Disu to protecting Nigeria’s cyberspace and tackling cybercrime across the country.
The Director of the NPF-NCCC also urged members of the public to report suspicious cyber-related activities through the centre’s official reporting channels.
DSP Unwana Imah, Acting Police Public Liaison Officer of the NPF-NCCC, confirmed the development in a statement issued in Abuja.
Police Arrest Mother, Daughter Over Alleged Romance Scam, Money Laundering
