By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi –
A 34-year old man has been arrested for allegedly stealing N120 million from a renowned businessman’s bank account, the Bauchi State Police Command has said.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil, disclosed this in a media statement made available to journalists in the State on Wednesday.
The statement was titled: “WIRE FRAUD: Suspect Steals N120 Million from Renowned Businessman’s Bank Account.”
Wakil, a Superintendent of Police, said that the suspect, Glory Samuel, was arrested following a complaint made by the businessman.
He said that the suspect admitted to have breached the trust of the businessman with whom he had shared a market space for over 15 years.
“The Bauchi State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough by arresting a 34-year-old suspect, Glory Samuel, for allegedly defrauding a well-known businessman of N120 million.
“The arrest stems from a complaint filed on April 1, 2024, regarding suspicious withdrawals totalling N2,068,000 from the complainant’s company bank account.
“Acting under the directive of the Commissioner of Police, CP Auwal Musa Mohammed, the State Intelligence Department promptly investigated the case. Their meticulous efforts revealed that the suspect had unlawfully withdrawn a significant amount of N120 million from the complainant’s bank account.
“During interrogation, Glory Samuel admitted to betraying the trust of his neighbour, the complainant, with whom he had shared a market space for over fifteen years,” he said.
The Police Spokesman said that the suspect disclosed that a friend he had met at the Federal Polytechnic Bauchi in 2011, before dropping out of the computer Science Department, convinced him that he could make money by accessing a wealthy individual’s phone.
“Exploiting the complainant’s trust, Samuel deceitfully borrowed the phone, allowing his accomplice to install financial applications such as Opay and MoneyPoint. This access enabled them to transfer the funds to different bank accounts on various occasions,” he said.
Wakil said that following the investigation, the items recovered from the suspect include: Eight tricycles (Keke Napep), N35,000,000 in cash, two uncompleted buildings, 60 bags of cooking charcoal, 30 bags of fertilizer, two motorcycles and two industrial sewing machines.
According to him, the suspect, whose lifestyle had dramatically changed, assured his uncle and girlfriend that he was earning money through an online business when they inquired about his newfound income.
He said that consequently, the suspect will face legal charges in court adding that: “The Commissioner of Police, CP Auwal Musa Mohammed, urges the public to remain vigilant and ensure the security of their financial platforms.”
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