Man accuses fiancée of defrauding him of ₦16.17m in pregnancy scam — Police

Lagos police have made significant strides in combating economic crimes and fraud, recently uncovering an alleged N16.17 million pregnancy scam. The Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Lagos, detailed its operational achievements between March 30 and June 25, highlighting efforts to tackle fraud, human trafficking, and attacks on national infrastructure.

The primary case involves a 22-year-old woman accused of defrauding her fiancé of N16.17 million by falsely claiming to be pregnant. The money was allegedly collected for antenatal care and other pregnancy-related expenses. Investigations revealed the pregnancy was terminated at a private medical facility in Ajah, Lagos, when the woman was about five months pregnant. The suspect and a nurse from the facility have been remanded, while authorities seek the medical director involved in the procedure.

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The total amount obtained from the complainant is ₦16.17 million.

In a separate operation, detectives recovered 331 cartons of counterfeit 'Baby Secret Cream' from a warehouse in the Trade Fair Market area, following a petition from Flawless Cosmetics. Several suspects were arrested and are assisting in tracking down the alleged mastermind behind the illegal importation and counterfeiting.

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Investigations revealed that the pregnancy was allegedly terminated at about five months’ gestation at a private medical facility in Ajah, Lagos.

The FCID Annex also reported successes in dismantling a syndicate involved in vandalizing telecommunications installations and critical infrastructure across Lagos. Recovered items include a locally made pistol, solar batteries and panels, cutting tools, and vehicles allegedly used in the crimes. The police are working to apprehend other fleeing members of the syndicate.

Furthermore, INTERPOL operatives attached to the FCID rescued 45 victims of human trafficking during the same period, underscoring the department's broad efforts against transnational crimes.

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Preliminary investigations indicate that the recovered items were used in the vandalism of telecommunication installations and other critical infrastructure across Lagos State.