Two Boys Arrested for Buying Goods With Fake Bank Transfer

 



The Ogun State police command announced on Wednesday that its operatives have apprehended two young men, Opeyemi Ibrahim and Dimeji Bakare, for allegedly purchasing clothing valued at N220,000 with counterfeit bank transfers.

The fraudulent transactions were traced back to one Christopher Chukwuma in Oru-Ijebu, within the Ijebu North Local Government area of the state.

According to a statement released by the command’s spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, the illegal activities took place on Monday, highlighting the growing sophistication of such scams. One of the suspects, Ibrahim, has a history of similar offences, having previously used a fake bank transfer to acquire a generator worth N140,000 in 2023.

Odutola said, “The Divisional Police Officer of Oru-Ijebu, on January 13, 2025, at about 11:30 a.m., received a case of obtaining goods under false pretence from one Christopher Chukwuma of Ijebu North Local Government Area.

“Two young persons without reasonable means of sustainable income were apprehended when their notoriety for fraudulently paying for goods with fake bank transfers was detected and an alarm was raised.

“The suspects, Opeyemi Ibrahim ‘m’ and Dimeji Bakare ‘m’, were arrested for fraudulently purchasing clothes worth ₦220,000 using fake bank transfers.

“Further investigation revealed that one of the suspects had previously committed a similar offence in 2023, purchasing generators valued at ₦140,000 using fake transfers.

“The suspects were arrested with exhibits, and an investigation is ongoing. They will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.”

The police are continuing their investigation into the case and have warned the public to remain vigilant against such fraudulent schemes.

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