The Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU), Lagos, has recorded a significant breakthrough in a detailed investigation carried out by the Unit’s Operatives which led to the arrest of three suspects, namely: Adegboro Pamilerin ‘M’, Odepemi Mercy ‘F’, and Humphrey Abedmengo ‘M’, for offences bordering on cyberbullying, defamation of character, and demand with menaces.

The complainant alleged that she received repeated calls from unknown phone numbers demanding money with threats to release her nude photographs to the public if she failed to comply. Out of fear and emotional distress, the complainant transferred money to the suspects. The suspects thereafter made a further demand of Ten Million Naira (₦10,000,000.00) which prompted her petition.

Upon receipt of the petition, the Commissioner of Police, Police Special Fraud Unit, Lagos, CP Kayode Ojapinwa deployed operatives of the Unit which led to the arrest of three suspects. Investigation revealed that Adegboro Pamilerin, unlawfully gained access to the complainant’s mobile device and fraudulently transferred her nude photographs to his own device. Investigation further revealed that the suspect conspired with Odepemi Mercy, Humphrey Abedmengo, and others at large to demand and receive money in different tranches from the complainant. The suspects in custody will be arraigned before a court of competent jurisdiction, while investigation is still ongoing to arrest other fleeing members of the syndicate and recover all proceeds of the crime.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Kayode Ojapinwa, reassures members of the public of the Unit’s dedication to combat crime, including cyber-enabled offences, and to protect them from exploitation. He further advised the general public to safeguard their personal data, exercise caution in the use of digital devices, and promptly report any form of harassment to the Police.

DSP OVIE KENNETH EWHUBARE, anipr, ACArb.

Police Public Relations Officer,

For: Commissioner of Police,

Police Special Fraud Unit,

Ikoyi-Lagos.