In a recent development in Kwara State, Nigeria, an Islamic cleric and POS operator, known as Alfa Rafiu, has been arrested for allegedly spending N280 million mistakenly transferred to his bank account. The suspect is a resident of Akuji compound in the Abayawo area of Ilorin West Local Government Area in the state.
According to sources in Abayawo, Rafiu suddenly went on a spending spree after receiving alerts in batches of several million some weeks ago. It was reported that he did not inform anyone of the strange alerts but continued to indulge in his new-found wealth.
Residents in the area were shocked about Rafiu’s sudden wealth as he started living a life of luxury with no known source of income. The POS operator allegedly bought houses, cars, and sponsored people to the lesser Hajj. While some residents were grateful for his generosity, others were suspicious of the source of his newfound wealth.
Instead of drawing the attention of the bank that mistakenly transferred the huge fund, Rafiu continued to live a lavish lifestyle. The Police Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Kwara state command, Ajayi Okasanmi (SP), confirmed the incident and stated that Rafiu’s arrest was effected by the Force Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (FCIID) from Alagbon-Close, Ikoyi, Lagos, which is out of their jurisdiction.
It is important to note that financial crimes such as this can have serious legal consequences. It is important to report any unusual activities in your bank account to your bank as soon as possible to avoid falling victim to fraud or illegal activities.
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