The Ogun State Police Command has arrested Taiwo Adeleke, a suspected female cybercriminal known for utilizing TikTok to swindle unsuspecting victims.
Adeleke is accused of enticing victims to support her phony social responsibility programs just to swindle them of millions of naira.
According to a statement released by the command’s spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, on Sunday, January 26, one of her recent victims, Olushola Bankole, told the police on Saturday, January 26, that he met Adeleke online, where she portrayed herself as a successful businesswoman involved in the palm oil trade.
‘’She convinced Bankole of the significant profits from investing in her business. Trusting her claims, Bankole transferred the sum of one million two hundred thousand naira (₦1,200,000 )into Adeleke’s account.
“Following this report, a thorough investigation by the Ibafo Divisional Police Officer revealed further details, linking Adeleke to a series of similar fraudulent schemes. Preliminary findings show that at least five additional victims have come forward, confirming that a total of four million naira ( ₦4,000,000 )has been deposited into Adeleke’s account as proceeds of crime.”
Odutola added that an investigation is ongoing, and that attempts will be made to identify all parties involved in the plan. She stated that after the inquiry is completed, the case will be brought to court for prosecution.
She invited anyone with additional knowledge on Adeleke or similar fraudulent practices to come forward and aid with the inquiry.
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