Notorious Lagos female fraudster nabbed for N105m rent, rice scam

By Deborah Akpede/Lagos

A 31-year-old woman has been arrested by police operatives Lagos over alleged rental and commodity fraud amounting to about ₦105 million.

The suspect was accused of defrauding no fewer than 13 prospective tenants of about N35 million.

She allegedly posed as the owner of a four-bedroom duplex located at 10 Charles Onyebe Street, Divine Homes, Thomas Estate in Ajah area of Lagos.

She was alleged to have collected various sums of money from accommodation seekers who believed they were securing rental units in the property.

Trouble, however, began when there was prolonged delay in handing over the keys to the apartments, after multiple individuals arrived, with each claiming to have paid for the same apartment.

The woman was also accused of defrauding her neighbour to the tune of over N70 million, under the guise of supplying parboiled rice at discounted rate.

The Deputy Commissioner of Police, State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Panti, Mr Dayo Akinbisehin, confirmed the situation to NAN, adding that the suspect is currently undergoing investigation.

The DCP said that the suspect would be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.

(NAN)