Interpol seizes $300M, arrests 3,500 people in sting operation across Nigeria, Ghana, others

Interpol seizes $300M, arrests 3,500 people in sting operation across Nigeria, Ghana, others

Reports say that INTERPOL has arrested about 3,500 people across Nigeria, Ghana, and other countries as they seized $300 million in addition. On Tuesday, December 19, 2023, the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) declared the end of a transcontinental police operation against online financial crime, resulting in nearly 3,500 arrests and the confiscation of assets valued at $300 million from 34 different countries. Seven categories of cyber-enabled scams were the focus of the six-month Operation HAECHI IV (July–December 2023): voice phishing, romantic scams, online sextortion, investment fraud, money laundering related to illicit online gambling, business email compromise fraud, and e-commerce fraud. Interpol seizes $300M, arrests 3,500 people in sting operation across Nigeria, Ghana, othersInterpol seizes $300M, arrests 3,500 people in sting operation across Nigeria, Ghana, othersInterpol, source: Google According to INTERPOL, the operation was carried out across 34 countries, which include Argentina, Australia, Brunei, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Ghana, Hong Kong (China), India, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Korea, Romania, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam. According to INTERPOL, the investigators in HAECHI IV collaborated to identify online fraud and used its Global Rapid Intervention of Payments (I-GRIP) stop-payment mechanism, which enables nations to work together to block criminal proceeds, to freeze related bank and virtual asset service provider (VASP) accounts. It further stated that during a two-year manhunt by Korea’s National Police Agency, a prominent online gambling offender was apprehended in Manila as a result of collaboration between Filipino and Korean law enforcement.

Woman arrests her 50-year-old son for stealing money from her bag

Woman arrests her 50-year-old son for stealing money from her bag

A 74-year-old South African woman has taken legal action against her 50-year-old son, accusing him of stealing money from her bag. The incident reportedly occurred on December 6th, around 11 am, prompting the distressed mother to report the matter to the Daveyton police station. According to Lieutenant Colonel Kelebogile Thepa, spokesperson for the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD), the suspect was apprehended on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. The elderly complainant alleges that, while she and her son were relaxing at home, she briefly left the room to go to the bathroom. Upon her return, she discovered that an undisclosed amount of money was missing from her handbag, and her son was nowhere to be found. “The 74-year-old female complainant alleges that on December 6, at 11 am, while she and her naughty son, the suspect, were relaxing at home, she quickly went to the bathroom. The mother left behind a handbag containing an undisclosed amount of money “When she (the mother) came back, the son was nowhere to be found. Money was missing from the handbag. The mother said she is sure that the money was stolen by her son,” Lieutenant Colonel Thepa said. The distressed mother firmly believes that her son is responsible for the theft, stating that she confronted him about the missing funds, but he denied any involvement. Adding to the allegations, the elderly woman claimed that the same son had stolen a memory card from her mobile phone and a two-plate stove in the preceding week. “The sick and tired parent registered a case of theft and the perpetrator was arrested and taken to the Daveyton police station. The detained suspect is expected to appear at the Daveyton Magistrate’s Court soon,” the police spokesperson added.

MC Galaxy allegedly arrests Uche Maduagwu for asking about his source of wealth

MC Galaxy allegedly arrested actor Uche Maduagwu for asking him his source of wealth

MC Galaxy allegedly arrested actor Uche Maduagwu for asking him his source of wealth

Nigerian singer MC Galaxy has allegedly arrested actor Uche Maduagwu after he questioned his source of income days ago. Recall that when MC Galaxy purportedly spent $60k on the release of a music video, controversial actor Uche Maduagwu questioned the singer’s source of money. The actor asked where the musician obtained the $60,000 to film a song video, taking a clear shot at MC Galaxy. He said that the artist should reveal his true source of income and that he is not just interested in music. MC Galaxy allegedly arrested actor Uche Maduagwu for asking him his source of wealthMC Galaxy allegedly arrested actor Uche Maduagwu for asking him his source of wealthUche Maduagwu, Nollywood actor. source: google Following his recent call-out, a video has popped up on the internet where the actor was seen in handcuffs being arrested, and placed in a vehicle. This arrest comes after the singer demanded an apology from Uche Maduagwu within 24 hours after he questioned his source of income or get him arrested.

Mr Ibu’s wife allegedly arrests actor’s sons, Jasmine over N300m donation

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Mr Ibu’s wife allegedly arrests actor's sons, Jasmine over N300m donationMr Ibu’s wife allegedly arrests actor's sons, Jasmine over N300m donation Tensions within Mr Ibu‘s family appear to be escalating, as the ailing actor’s wife, Stella Maris, allegedly arrests her husband’s adopted daughter, Jasmine, and his sons. This comes following the public saga amongst the family after Stella Maris accused her husband’s adopted daughter of trying to sabotage her marriage.

mr ibu's wife

Mr Ibu and his wife, Stella Maris In a recent development, Nollywood actress, Doris Ogala alleged that Jasmine and Mr Ibu’s sons have been detained at Alagbon Police Station following their arrest. She claimed that Mr Ibu’s wife orchestrated the arrest, accusing Jasmine of transferring 300 million donation money from the actor’s account. It is worth noting that Mrs Stella Maris allegedly planned to use the funds contributed for her husband’s treatment to purchase a new smartphone and a house for herself. However, investigations indicate that the contributed amount did not reach 300 million. The text reads; “Jasmine and Ibu’s sons were arrested at Alagbon Police Station. They are detained there. Ibu’s wife alleged that Jasmine moved 300 million out of the account Ibu’s wife allegedly wanted them to buy her new house from the money contributed so far for Ibu’s treatments. That’s why she arrested Jasmine. But investigation states that the money contributed isn’t even up to 300 million”.

Mr Ibu’s wife allegedly arrests actor's sons, Jasmine over N300m donation

EFCC raids OAU hostels at 2 am, arrests over sixty students

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EFCC caused an uproar on social media after they raided some hostels at OAU at 2 am this morning, arresting over 60 male students without any search warrant The law enforcement agency has been in the news over their incessant raids at odd hours, with Leo DaSilva dragging them after their raid at his grandmother’s house. Today, they chose two hostels in OAU, namely ‘Fine touch’ and ‘Superb hostels’ to arrest young boys who they suspect are into internet fraud. EFCC raid OAU hostels at 2 am this morning, arrest over 60 male students EFCC raid OAU hostels at 2 am this morning, arrest over 60 male students EFCC’s bus with the students leaving the school area. The school’s union government have taken to social media to strongly condemn the act, stating it goes against principles of justice and due process. Many Netizens have also expressed their outrage and displeasure at this act by EFCC, while trending hashtags to secure the release of the students. See some comments: @AZolatunji1 said: If Efcc can operate like criminals without any repercussion, when will real kidnappers not start raiding hostels in the middle of the night pretending to be Efcc… There must be consequences for this madness tbh @AgboObinnaya said: Nigeria’s law enforcement agencies operate like thieves. @Sheunfunmmie64 wrote: This is actually outrageous and condemnable. You have no right to burgle into students hall of residence in the dead of a night and start packing everyone on sight. Watch video here… We strongly condemn the recent unjust arrest and harassment of our fellow students by members of the EFCC @officialEFCC in the odd hours of today, Nov 1st, 2023. This action is unacceptable and goes against the principles of justice and due process.#OAUTwitter #FreeOAUStudents pic.twitter.com/743d9r3i1G — Great Ife Students’ Union (@GreatIfe_SU) November 1, 2023

NDLEA arrests Europe-bound 19-year-old student with drugs

NDLEA arrests Europe-bound 19-year-old student with drugs

NDLEA arrests Europe-bound 19-year-old student with drugs

NDLEA arrests Europe-bound 19-year-old student with drugs NDLEA arrests a 19-year-old student identified as Benjamin Nnamani Daberechi for the possession of illegal drugs, Methamphetamine. In a statement posted on the Facebook page of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Femi Babafemi, the Director of Media and Advocacy, the drugs were cleverly concealed within a sack of crayfish.

NDLEA arrests Europe-bound 19-year-old student with drugs

Benjamin Nnamani Daberechi According to the statement, Daberechi, who was heading to Europe for his undergraduate studies, made an attempt to export approximately 7.2 kilograms of methamphetamine, utilizing the crayfish sack as a hiding place. The statement partly read, “The teenage suspect was intercepted on Wednesday 12th July, during an outward clearance of passengers on Turkish Airlines flight TK 0624. “While being interviewed by operatives, Daberechi claimed he was a student on his way to Cyprus for studies, but upon a thorough search of his luggage, he was found possessing 7.2kg of whitish substance neatly concealed inside a sack of crayfish. A field test of the substance however proved it is Methamphetamine.”

Portable arrests mechanic over accident-damaged G-Wagon car

Portable Mechanic G-Wagon

Portable Mechanic G-Wagon

Portable arrests mechanic over advice on accident-damaged G-Wagon Brabus B (Video) Nigerian singer Portable made headlines when he reportedly arrested his mechanic for advising him on what to do about his accident-damaged G-Wagon car. The incident occurred after Portable miraculously emerged unharmed from a crash while driving his G-Wagon to the studio during a heavy rain shower on Wednesday.

The mechanic, believed to be associated with Portable, suggested that fixing the extensively damaged front section of the SUV would be a futile and costly endeavour. In a video, the mechanic was seen looking at the car while telling the owner to rather not fix it due to the cost that would be incurred. Upon assessing the condition of the vehicle, he concluded that the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon was beyond repair. Meanwhile, the said mechanic has reportedly been arrested by Portable for advising him on what to do about his car.

This incident occurred nearly two months after Portable, whose real name is Habeeb Okikiola, proudly added the high-performance Mercedes-Benz G-Class to his collection of cars. WATCH VIDEO:  @massmediaforumm “Ma Worry, Police No Dey Hear Sorry” – Portable reveals as he shares a video of the mechanic who was hired to repair his ‘Brabus B’ and allegedly posted the video of the [email protected] online 👀 _ DM For Music Promotions/Paid Adverts 💌💯🏁 _ #seyivibez #zinoleesky #wizkidfc #olamide #fyp #fypシ #ghanatiktokers🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭 #tiktoknaija🇳🇬 #tiktoknaija🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬 #tiktoknaija🇳🇬❤️ #nollywood #nollywoodmovies #odumodublvck #portable #portablebaeby #portablebaboon ♬ original sound – MassMediaForum E reach portable turn ,mechanic say make him butcher the car say e go hard to repair 😭😂 pic.twitter.com/7CWJkpsMVc — B.U.S.A.Y.O.M.I👅💦🍑 (@BusayoOtebata) July 14, 2023

Police arrests customer who fled with N55m Mercedes Benz

Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 Abuja Customer

Following the public announcement of the incident, the police have successfully apprehended a man who had previously absconded with a Mercedes Benz worth millions of naira. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command had disclosed their ongoing efforts to locate the stolen Mercedes Benz GLB 250, which was taken by an individual posing as a customer in Abuja.

The thief

According to additional reports, Mohammed Manga, a car dealer, had raised the alarm after a suspect known as Henry, who disguised himself as a customer, fled with the vehicle during a test drive. Mohammed explained that one of his fellow car dealers had entrusted the Mercedes Benz to Henry, who claimed to be a potential buyer. Unfortunately, trouble arose when Henry requested to test drive the car. To the dismay of the car dealers, Henry swiftly accelerated and escaped with the vehicle, remaining hidden thereafter. Approximately three days later, Mohammed reported the incident to the police. However, there is now news that Henry, the customer-turned-thief, has been apprehended by law enforcement.

A social media user shared the update, stating, “Do you all remember this car that was stolen from Abuja while it was being test-driven? The thief has been caught in Asaba.” See some reactions below: Duke of Africa: “My question is how did he pass all the multiple police checkpoints from Abuja down to Asaba?”  Dean of violence: “The Benz wey this Asaba self too much. Any small thing Benz, Any small thing Benz, werey won kon oppress Okpanam road boys, DLA girls, DBS babes, Anwai road girls, he wan shut down Don and Masters, werey wan oppress for Xhrine, he wan come pack for ShopRite car park.”  Alfoor: “Police is not the issue here, customs is the issue. How did he move past the numerous checkpoints without license plate.”  Ola: “You are asking how he passed, police get scared of stopping this type of cars. You can’t see ordinary citizen driving this type of car, only few can afford it.”  Diamond: “Mama always praying for the grind to pay and now the grind have paid’ see ya serious Bf wan oppress us for this our small ASABA wey we dey manage he test run car from Abuja reach town with no down payment.”  SEE POST:

African traditional healer arrests suspected thief using bees in Uganda

Thief Uganda bees

Thief Uganda bees

“Queen of juju” – African traditional healer arrests suspected thief using bees, video goes viral A recent incident in Uganda, there was an astonishing occurrence that left numerous individuals astounded. A suspected thief found himself in a peculiar predicament as his head became a temporary home for a swarm of bees. Witnesses observed the unkempt suspect surrounded by a crowd, his head covered in bees.

Curiosity led to an investigation, revealing that a renowned traditional healer from a nearby town had employed her spiritual prowess to ensnare the alleged thief using bees. As the suspect was apprehended, a video captured his overwhelming embarrassment and profound sadness. Tears streamed down his face while he endured open humiliation, paraded from one street to another, subject to further disgrace. Once the suspect was brought before the traditional healer responsible for the bee entrapment, she provided a statement explaining her involvement in the incident. In response to the viral video, an internet user, identified as Ohio, commented, “Queens of juju, please redirect those bees towards the politicians in East Africa.”

SEE VIDEO BELOW: @kabalegatv2 Bees arrest a thief #funnyvideos #viraltiktok #viraltiktok #trending #ugandanstiktok #africatraditions ♬ original sound – Kabalega TV

Police arrests man over hate speech against Igbo on social media

Police arrest man over hate speech against Igbo on social media

Police arrest man over hate speech against Igbo on social media

Police arrest man over hate speech against Igbo on social media Osun State police arrests Kehinde Adekusibe on Thursday following a hate speech posted on Twitter targeting the Igbo ethnic group. The statement made by Adekusibe on May 18th, 2023, reads as follows: “Let’s kill all the Igbos. Let’s flush them out of Yoruba lands. I hate these people with a passion,” according to a statement by Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police spokesperson.

Police arrest man over hate speech against Igbo on social media

Kehinde Adekusibe, suspect responsible for hate speech against Igbo tribe. Credit: Princemoye1 / Twitter. As soon as the Police Command received the report, detectives from the Cybercrime section at SCID Osogbo promptly initiated an investigation, leading to the arrest of the suspect in Ilesa. Adejobi further revealed that the suspect has admitted to the offence and will face charges in court once the investigation is concluded. OSUN STATE POLICE COMMAND PRESS RELEASE- 15/06/2023
OSUN POLICE ARRESTS SOCIAL MEDIA USER WHO TWEETED ‘LET’S KILL ALL THE IGBOS’
Today 15th June, 2023, the Osun Police Command has arrested one Kehinde Adesogba Adekusibe ‘m’ 28years who violated the social media policy pic.twitter.com/zL4whqQtpM — Prince Olumuyiwa Adejobi (@Princemoye1) June 16, 2023