Ogun State Police Command, through detectives attached to the Agbado Division, has arrested a 23-year-old suspect, Adeshola Muyiwa, over alleged involvement in serial fake bank transfer fraud in the Agbado area and neighbouring communities.
The suspect was arrested on May 17, 2026, at about 11:45 a.m. following a report that he visited a food vendor at Owolanwa Junction, Agbado, purchased food items worth N2,600, and allegedly presented a fake transfer alert as proof of payment.
Confirming the incident, the command’s spokesperson, Oluseyi Babaseyi, said in a statement that a prompt response and coordinated investigation by operatives of the Agbado Division led to the swift arrest of the suspect.
According to him, preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect had allegedly been operating a pattern of fake and scheduled transfer scams across Agbado and adjoining communities, targeting unsuspecting residents and traders.
During interrogation, the suspect reportedly confessed to engaging in the fraudulent activities over a period of time, with proceeds allegedly amounting to about N10 million.
Reacting to the arrest, the Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, commended the professionalism, vigilance and operational effectiveness of officers of the Agbado Division under CSP Adesanya Oyekanmi for the successful operation.
He reiterated the command’s commitment to intensifying the fight against financial and cyber-enabled crimes across the state. Ojajuni also advised traders, business owners and residents to always confirm payments through banking applications or account statements before releasing goods or rendering services in order to avoid falling victim to fraudulent schemes.
The police commissioner further urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements or criminal activities through the Ogun State
Police Command’s emergency lines.
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