The Police Command in Lagos State has detained a 22-year-old suspected blackmailer for allegedly posing as a woman online to deceive unsuspecting men.
The suspect was apprehended by detectives of the Area F Command on Friday.
According to the Command’s Spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the suspect lured victims into making nude video calls, which he exploited to blackmail them.
“The suspect demands N25,000 payment referred to as ‘subscription’ fee from his victims for access to nude and intimate contents,” Hundeyin said.
The apprehension followed a complaint received from one of his victims at the Area Command. Detectives swiftly commenced investigations, traced, and apprehended the suspect in Oyo State before transferring him to Lagos for further investigation.
Hundeyin said that the suspect had defrauded his victims to the tune of N4 million.
“Investigation revealed that the suspect has obtained over N4 million from over 30 victims since he started the criminal enterprise in January,” he said.
During the apprehension, detectives recovered two Android phones from the suspect, which contained numerous explicit images of different victims.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, assured the public of the Command’s unwavering commitment to combating cybercrime and safeguarding residents from digital exploitation.
“The Command remains dedicated to ensuring that all offenders are brought to justice,” he said.
The image maker urged residents to remain vigilant in their online activities and promptly report any suspicious behavior.
“We urge residents to be cautious and report any suspicious online activities to prevent falling victim to such crimes,” he added.
