Woman Detained for Alleged N105m Rental Fraud in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the detention of a 31-year-old woman named Simpli Jennif for her alleged involvement in a N105 million fraud related to rental transactions in the Ajah area of Lagos. Deputy Commissioner of Police, Dayo Akinbisehin, disclosed that the suspect is currently undergoing investigation at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) headquarters in Panti, Yaba, Lagos.

Jennif is accused of posing as the owner of a four-bedroom duplex located at 10 Charl Onyeb Street, Divine Home, Thomas Estate, Ajah, and collecting various sums of money from at least 13 prospective tenants, amounting to approximately N35 million within a two-week period. The situation escalated when multiple individuals arrived at the property claiming they had paid for rentals.

The police intervened after victims came forward with proof of payment, raising the number of victims to 15. Additionally, Jennif allegedly defrauded a neighbor of N70 million under the pretense of supplying parboiled rice at a discount.

During interrogation, she attributed her actions to financial hardship following her separation from her husband and expressed a desire for leniency, promising to refund the victims. The police have stated that due process will be followed, and she will face prosecution upon the conclusion of the investigation.