The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 45-year-old man, Tony Ameachi, over an alleged ₦2.5 million fraud involving the purchase of deep freezers.
The suspect was arrested in the Ojo area of Lagos State on September 22, 2026, after detectives traced him during an investigation that began in April.
Police spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, announced this in a statement issued to newsmen on Friday in Abeokuta.
According to the police, the case started on April 1 when the complainant, a dealer in the purchase and resale of deep freezers, responded to an online advertisement for the goods.
The woman reportedly contacted the person behind the advertisement and, after discussions, transferred ₦2.5 million into a bank account bearing the name Abdulmoruf Abdulahi for the purchase of the freezers.
However, the goods were not delivered, while the person she had been communicating with allegedly stopped responding to her messages.
The complainant later reported the matter at Igbesa Police Division on April 4, prompting detectives to begin an investigation that eventually led to Ameachi’s arrest.
During a search following the arrest, police said they recovered 25 ATM cards, 25 mobile phones and 16 SIM cards from the suspect.
Further investigation allegedly revealed that Ameachi obtained utility bills and newly registered SIM cards from associates, who were then directed to use them to open different bank accounts.
The police said the ATM cards were subsequently collected by the suspect and allegedly used for transactions linked to fraudulent activities.
The recovered phones, ATM cards and SIM cards are now being examined by investigators to determine their connection to the case and establish whether other victims or persons are involved.
The suspect, case file and recovered exhibits have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation.
Police spokesperson,, said the suspect would be charged to court in accordance with the law after the investigation is concluded.
The command also advised members of the public to verify online sellers and confirm the identity of account holders before making large payments.
It urged people to keep transaction receipts, account details, phone numbers and messages that could assist investigators when fraud is suspected.
The police further warned against allowing other people to use personal documents, bank accounts, ATM cards or SIM cards for transactions that the account holder does not control.
