Ogun Police Arrest Transnational Fraud Syndicate Members

The Ogun State Police Command reported the arrest of members of a transnational fraud syndicate that operates from Malaysia. The group allegedly lures victims from various African countries with promises of wealth through a scheme known as "Ignit." Oluseyi Babaseyi, a spokesperson for the command, revealed that the group recruits individuals, including Zadariah Sawadogo, a 34-year-old from Burkina Faso, who was introduced to the scheme by a friend, Sebasien Sawadogo.

The suspects claimed to have received orders from their Malaysian boss and promised significant financial returns for recruiting new members. They orchestrated a fake kidnapping plot involving Cheikh Mhedi from Mauritania, whose family was allegedly coerced into paying a ransom of 6.5 million CFA francs.

The police also identified Sole Nata, who admitted to luring Mhedi into the scheme. The Ogun State Police Command has warned residents against falling victim to such fraudulent networks and is committed to eradicating criminal elements in the state.