A Point-of-Sale (POS) operator mistakenly received N280 million naira into his account
Without a second thought, he went on a spending spree until he was found and arrested
The neighbor had concern that a man who merely earned a few thousands could spend that much
A Nigerian man identified as Alfa Rafiu has been arrested after he was found spending the money erroneously sent to his account.
The total amount mistakenly sent to his account was N280 million and it was alleged to have been sent in batches, Tribune reports.
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Neighbours were skeptical of Rafiu’s sudden wealth. Photo credit: Legit.ng Source: Legit.ng Image Archive Source: Twitter
Alfa Rafiu who was resident of Akuji compound at Abayowa Area of Ilorin West Local Government Area began to spend the money without notifying the police.
Huge fund in account
Witnesses said they noticed the sudden ostentatious life of Sofa Radius who suddenly bought a car and was skeptical of his source of wealth.
HOW HE WAS CAUGHT
According to Daily Trust, the suspect received the money in several batches of millions of naira before being caught by the commercial bank during their audit.
The error was discovered and law enforcement agents was sent after Rafiu who was then arrested and moved to Lagos
Meanwhile, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Kwara state command, Ajayi Okasanmi (SP), confirmed the incident and said that the situation is now beyond their jurisdiction.
A witness who was close to the victim gave a first account of the incident:
” Instead of him to have drawn the attention of the bank that mistakenly transferred the huge fund to his account, he went on a speeding spree.Rafiu bought houses and cars and sponsored people to the lesser Hajj. Although he was generous to several people in the community, some residents were surprised about his sudden wealth as a POS operator.”
Ajayi Okansanmi (SP), The Police Pubic Relation Officer has confirmed the arrest to Legit.ng and added that the case has been transferred to Lagos.
He said:
“We can confirm the incident but it is the Lagos Unit that are currently investigating the matter as it has been transferred to them.”
According to the Police PRO, his arrest was effected by the Force Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (FCIID) from Ikoyi, Lagos.
Source: Legit.ng
