Nigerian fraudster arrested in India after duping woman in fake UK chemical deal
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However, the dream of expanding her business soon turned into a nightmare. After making the payment, the victim attempted to contact the alleged company numerous times, only to be met with silence. Suspicious of the situation, she quickly realised she had been duped and reported the matter to the authorities.
In a shocking turn of events, a Nigerian national has been arrested for allegedly swindling a Mumbai businesswoman out of a staggering Rs 3.5 lakh (approximately N6,564,347) under the guise of offering her a lucrative business deal in the United Kingdom.
The fraudster, identified as Odulfus Uche Onuma, a resident of Kharghar in Navi Mumbai, was apprehended by the police following an intense investigation.
According to The Times of India, the victim, who operates a successful chemical business, was lured into the trap after receiving an email on January 26 that detailed a supposed opportunity to invest in a chemical venture in the UK.
The email, which appeared legitimate and professional, outlined high returns and promised substantial business growth. Trusting the information provided, the businesswoman proceeded to transfer Rs 3.05 lakh into a bank account specified by the sender.
However, the dream of expanding her business soon turned into a nightmare. After making the payment, the victim attempted to contact the alleged company numerous times, only to be met with silence. Suspicious of the situation, she quickly realised she had been duped and reported the matter to the authorities.
Acting swiftly on the complaint, police tracked down Onuma, who had been living in the city under the radar. After thorough questioning, he was taken into custody, facing charges of fraud and financial deception.
The authorities have issued a stern warning to the public to remain vigilant when approached with unsolicited business proposals, especially those received via email.
Experts caution that fraudsters often prey on trusting individuals by presenting fake business opportunities, and this incident serves as a stark reminder to always verify such offers before parting with any money.
Police have assured that the investigation is ongoing and are committed to bringing justice to the victim while working to prevent similar scams from occurring in the future.
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