Scam artist from Nigeria swindles US woman out of $550,000

Tunji Disu, the Inspector-General of Police, has overseen the arrest of a suspect in Uselu, Edo State, in connection with a fraud case involving an American woman who lost $550,000 between October 2025 and January 2026.

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The suspect allegedly posed as high-ranking government officials and public figures to gain the victim's trust, then convinced her to transfer funds via cryptocurrency platforms, according to a police statement.

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Investigations revealed that the suspect used the stolen funds to purchase five vehicles and an unfinished property in Benin City, which have been seized as evidence.

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A counterfeit $10,000 was also found in the suspect's possession, as stated in the police statement signed by DCP Anthony Okon Placid, Force Public Relations Officer at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.

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Between March 23rd and 26th, 2026, operatives from the INTERPOL National Central Bureau in Abuja conducted a coordinated operation in Benin City, Edo State, using credible intelligence to track down the suspect.

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The suspect was ultimately apprehended on March 26th, 2026, as a result of the efforts by the INTERPOL National Central Bureau, Abuja, according to the police statement.