Fraudulent Bank Alerts: How to Protect Your Clothing Business
In recent weeks, law enforcement agencies in Nigeria have arrested individuals involved in fraudulent activities using fake bank alerts to purchase goods.
Ogun State Arrests
On January 13, 2025, the Ogun State Police Command apprehended two men, Opeyemi Ibrahim and Dimeji Bakare, for allegedly purchasing clothing worth ₦220,000 using fake bank transfers. One of the suspects had a prior record from 2023 for a similar offense involving a generator purchase. Both individuals are currently in custody, and investigations are ongoing.
Osun State Arrests
Similarly, the Osun State Police Command arrested two suspects, Adebayo Adesanya and Olansile Abdullateef, on January 10, 2025, for allegedly buying clothes valued at ₦160,000 using fake bank transfers via an Opay ATM card. The police recovered items including a Toyota Venza car, four bags of foreign rice, and three Opay debit cards. The suspects have confessed to their involvement and are awaiting trial.