The Airport Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old suspect, Precious Onudhona, over an alleged romance scam involving \u20a648.5 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The suspect, a native of Delta State, was arrested on February 2, 2026, while attempting to board a flight from Lagos to Asaba, Delta State, following what the police described as \u201cactionable intelligence.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Confirming the arrest in a statement on Tuesday, the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, ASP Mohammed Adeola, said the suspect was apprehended by operatives of the Anti-Fraud Unit as part of the command\u2019s sustained efforts to prevent criminal elements from exploiting the aviation environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Adeola stated, \u201cThe Anti-Fraud Unit of the Airport Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old suspect in connection with a large-scale fraud amounting to \u20a648,500,000, equivalent to approximately $35,000.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He disclosed that preliminary investigations showed the suspect became involved in fraudulent activities in 2023 after joining a syndicate specialising in romance-related scams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to him, \u201cInvestigations revealed that the syndicate targeted unsuspecting victims through social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, using false identities and deceptive narratives to defraud them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The police spokesperson added that the suspect allegedly posed as \u201cTravis Kevin,\u201d whom he described as \u201ca white American medical doctor,\u201d to gain the trust of his victims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Adeola said, \u201cThe suspect fraudulently created a fake banking domain with fictitious account balances, which he used to solicit funds from victims under the guise of repaying them within a short period.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He explained that the suspect claimed the funds were required for feeding and medical supplies after allegedly sustaining injuries in the line of duty, noting that the payments were received through cryptocurrency transactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reacting to the development, the Commissioner of Police, Airport Police Command, CP Ogunbode Olufunke, ordered a comprehensive investigation into the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Adeola quoted the commissioner as saying, \u201cA thorough and detailed investigation must be conducted to ensure justice is served and that all other members of the fraud syndicate are identified and apprehended.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She further reaffirmed the command\u2019s stance against criminal activities within airport facilities, stressing that \u201cthe aviation environment is a highly sensitive corridor that must not be exploited for unlawful activities.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The police spokesperson added that the suspect would be transferred to the Interpol Section for further investigation and prosecution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The arrest comes weeks after the command apprehended another suspected internet fraudster. It was reported earlier this month that operatives of the Airport Police Command arrested a 20-year-old suspect, Essien Akpama, for allegedly defrauding foreign victims\u2014mostly in the United States\u2014of about \u20a61.25 billion and several high-end electronic gadgets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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