Police arrest man who scammed people with fake online cement price cuts
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Police in Lagos have arrested a suspect, Benjamin Ezekwe, for allegedly defrauding unsuspecting members of the public and purchasers of millions of naira by opening a fake discount promotion online in the name of Dangote Cement.
According to sources, the 28-year-old man was tracked to Port Harcourt and arrested at his hideout by detectives attached to the Lagos State Command.
Confirming the arrest, military spokesperson SP Benjamin Hundain said the arrest was made in October, adding that the suspect had been arrested.
He said: “Benjamin Ejukwe has been arrested for fleecing hundreds of innocent Nigerians in an elaborate cement price devaluation scam.” He was arrested on October 19 in Rumuolmeni area of Obio/Akpor Local Council of Rivers State after weeks of intensive investigation.
According to the police image creator, the items in his possession include one Tecno mobile phone, one I-Phone, and three SIM cards, including one with 08039691980 used in the fraud, which the investigation revealed were proceeds of crime. It is said that this includes the Toyota Avalon, which was found to be
“In September 2023, the suspects created fake but convincing online advertisements purporting to be Dangote Cement, claiming huge price reductions.Many unsuspecting customers fell prey to the scam and Millions of naira were lost by the suspect. Investigations so far have revealed that the suspect had committed several other similar frauds. The suspect was later indicted. Stated.
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Source: guardian.ng