In a recent development, the National Cybercrime Centre of the Nigeria Police Force, spurred by credible intelligence, has apprehended three individuals on charges of conspiracy, identity theft, and involvement in romance scams. This revelation came to light through a statement from the Force Spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, shared on the Force X account on Friday.
The suspects, identified as Njoku Kingsley (35), Chigozie Okorie (34), and Jideofor Sejus (35), came under the law enforcement radar after investigations exposed their engagement in various deceptive practices. Their modus operandi involved assuming the identity of an individual named Anthony James to carry out romance scams, exploiting unsuspecting victims and duping them of their hard-earned resources.
In their voluntary written statements, the suspects admitted to their roles in this criminal conspiracy. The statement issued a caution to members of the cyber community, emphasizing the need for restraint or complete avoidance when establishing resource-exchanging relationships in the social media space.
The concluding note in the statement highlighted that the suspects would face charges in court once the investigation reaches its conclusion. This development serves as a stark reminder of the risks associated with online interactions, urging individuals to exercise vigilance in the virtual realm.
