NSCDC arrests fake soldier for PoS fraud in Kwara

Authorities in Kwara State have apprehended a 34-year-old man, Akinola Tosin, for allegedly defrauding a Point-of-Sale (PoS) operator by presenting a fake bank transfer alert. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) confirmed the arrest, which followed a complaint from the victimized operator.

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The suspect was apprehended following a complaint that he defrauded a Point-of-Sale (POS) operator through the use of a fake bank transfer alert.

Preliminary investigations indicate that Tosin obtained N40,600 from the operator by falsely claiming a successful transfer had occurred. Further inquiries revealed a pattern of deception, with the suspect reportedly impersonating a Nigerian Army member. He allegedly used a fake military identity card and other paraphernalia to build trust and facilitate his criminal activities.

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Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect collected the sum of N40,600 after presenting a fake debit alert to the POS operator, deceiving the victim into believing a successful transfer had been made.

During interrogation, Tosin reportedly confessed to previous fraudulent acts targeting multiple individuals. Investigators have also uncovered a suspected accomplice, identified as Feranmi Idoko Godwin, who is currently at large. The NSCDC has recovered eight ATM cards and a National Identity Card from the suspect.

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Further investigations revealed that the suspect had been impersonating a member of the Nigerian Army using a fake military identity card bearing his name, alongside military-related paraphernalia, which he allegedly used to gain public trust and facilitate his criminal activities.

The Commandant of the Kwara State NSCDC, Abbas Mohammed, reiterated the corps' commitment to combating crime. He advised the public, particularly PoS operators and business owners, to remain vigilant and always verify electronic transactions through official banking channels before releasing cash or goods, noting the increasing prevalence of fake transaction alerts used by fraudsters.

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The suspect also confessed to previous fraudulent activities involving multiple victims, while further investigation uncovered a suspected accomplice, identified as one Feranmi Idoko Godwin, who is currently at large.