Two arrested over fake bank transfer in Ogun

The Ogun State Police Command has apprehended two individuals, Opeyemi Ibrahim and Dimeji Bakare, for allegedly using fake bank transfers to purchase clothing items valued at N220,000.

The incident occurred on Monday at Oru-Ijebu in Ijebu North Local Government Area.

In a statement released in Abeokuta by CSP Omolola Odutola, the command’s spokesperson, it was revealed that the suspects obtained the goods from Christopher Chukwuma through fraudulent means.

One of the suspects, identified as a repeat offender, was also linked to a similar crime in 2023. In that case, he allegedly used a fake bank transfer to purchase a generator worth N140,000.

Odutola said, “the Divisional Police Officer of Oru-Ijebu, on January 13, 2025, at about 11:30 a.m., received a case of obtaining goods under false pretence from one Christopher Chukwuma of Ijebu North Local Government Area.

“Two young persons without reasonable means of sustainable source of income were today apprehended when their notoriety of fraudulently paying for goods with fake alert transfer was detected, and alarm was raised.

“The suspects, Opeyemi Ibrahim ‘m’ and Dimeji Bakare ‘m’, were apprehended for fraudulently purchasing clothes worth ₦220,000 using fake bank transfers.

“Further investigation revealed that one of the suspects had previously committed a similar offence in 2023, purchasing generators valued at ₦140,000 using fake transfers.

“The suspects were arrested with exhibits, and an investigation is ongoing. They will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation”.