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Anti-Fraud Unit of the Airport Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old suspect linked to a $35,000 (approximately N48.5 million) scam.
A statement on Wednesday by the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA) Lagos Command, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Adeola Mohammed, said the arrest was made on Monday, February 2, 2026, following actionable intelligence.
The suspect, identified as Precious Onudhona, male, Adeola, said he is a native of Delta State and was apprehended at the airport, while on his way to board a flight to Asaba, Delta State.
According to Mohammed, initial investigations revealed that the suspect became involved in fraudulent activities in 2023 after joining a syndicate engaged in romance-related scams.
The syndicate allegedly targeted unsuspecting victims via social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, using carefully crafted false identities and deceptive narratives.
He emphasised that further findings by the police indicated that the suspect, who was disguised as “Travis Kevin,” a white American medical doctor, fraudulently created a fake banking domain displaying fictitious account balances.
The statement added: “He reportedly used this platform to solicit funds from victims under the pretence of repaying them within a short period.
“The funds were claimed to be needed for feeding and medical supplies after he allegedly sustained injuries in the line of duty, which he received through cryptocurrency.”
Mohammed said that the Commissioner of Police, Airport Police Command, Dr Olufunke Ogunbode, has directed an investigation into the matter to ensure that justice is served and that all other members of the fraud syndicate are identified and apprehended.
He said Ogunbode reaffirmed the command’s zero-tolerance stance against all forms of criminality within the airport ecosystem, describing the aviation environment as a highly sensitive corridor that must not be exploited for unlawful activities.
The statement further hinted that the suspect would be transferred to the Interpol section for the continuation of the investigation and prosecution.
