Thursday, April 17, 2025 - Police have arrested a Nigerian man in Navi Mumbai, India for allegedly duping a businesswoman of Rs 3.5 lakh on the false promise of an opportunity for her in chemical business in the United Kingdom.
The accused was identified as Adolphus Uche Onuma, a resident
of Kharghar in Navi Mumbai, an official said on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
The victim, who is a businesswoman and deals in chemicals,
had received an email on January 26 about a business opportunity in the
UK.
The woman was convinced with the offer and sent Rs 3.05 lakh
to an account number provided by the sender of the email. After sending the
money, the woman tried to contact the company but failed to get any response.
She then realised that she had been duped and approached the
Matunga police station, where she lodged a complaint.
During the investigation, it came to light that a number used
in the crime was activated in Kharghar.
Accordingly, a trap was laid and the accused Nigerian
national was arrested.
During interrogation, Onuma admitted to his involvement in
the crime.
Further investigation revealed that the
accused and his gang were involved in similar fraud cases not only in Mumbai
but also in Andhra Pradesh's Mudinepalli and Gujarat's Changodar regions.
The accused was produced before the
court, which granted police custody for six days.
The investigation has also revealed the
involvement of other associates in the scam.
Police have now launched a special
operation to trace and arrest the remaining members of the gang.
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