The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has arrested a suspected fraudster accused of impersonating a military officer and defrauding unsuspecting members of the public through fake bank transfer alerts.
The suspect, identified as Akinola Tosin, was apprehended following a complaint lodged by a Point-of-Sale (PoS) operator who alleged that he had been deceived into releasing cash based on a fraudulent transaction notification.
According to the NSCDC, preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect allegedly obtained ₦40,600 from the PoS operator after presenting what appeared to be a successful bank transfer alert. However, the transaction was later discovered to be fake, prompting the victim to report the incident to security authorities.
In a statement issued by the Kwara State Command, investigators discovered that the suspect had been posing as a serving soldier using a fake military identity card and other related items. The alleged impersonation reportedly enabled him to gain the confidence of victims and carry out fraudulent activities without raising suspicion.
During a search conducted after his arrest, NSCDC operatives recovered several ATM cards from different financial institutions, including Opay, UBA, First Bank, and PalmPay. A National Identity Card and other items believed to be linked to the suspect’s activities were also recovered.
The NSCDC disclosed that the suspect made useful statements during interrogation and allegedly admitted involvement in similar fraudulent acts. Investigators also identified an alleged accomplice, Feranmi Idoko Godwin, who is currently at large.
The Command stated that efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect and uncover the full extent of the fraud network.
Kwara State Commandant of the NSCDC, Abbas Mohammed, reiterated the agency’s commitment to combating fraud, impersonation, and other criminal activities. He urged PoS operators, business owners, and members of the public to verify electronic transactions through official banking platforms before releasing cash or goods.
The suspect is expected to be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
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