Hope James
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 35 year-old-woman, Mrs Akunna Roseline Udom, for alleged conspiracy, fraud and theft.
DSP Ikenga Tochukwu, who made this known in a statement on Monday, said the suspect belongs to a notorious gang that specializes in defrauding unsuspecting members of the public.
According to the PPRO, Udom, a mother of five, targets single young ladies with promises to get them married to her brother who is based overseas.
He noted that she joined the gang last year and has defrauded more than 5 young ladies of over N9million.
“Roseline is a member of a notorious gang of 3-man who specializes in defrauding members of the public. While some of her syndicate members are still at large, she confessed that her victims are mainly single young ladies, who work in corporate offices like Banks, Civil Service and Sales girls, assuring them that her brother who is based overseas is looking for a wife.
“She also tells her victims that she possesses the spiritual power of cleansing their afflictions and is capable of doubling any amount given to her by the victims.
“The command therefore wishes to use this medium to advise members of the public especially teeming youths to avoid get rich quick strategy but rather engage in a legitimate business that will in turn, bring better profits and growth in their lives. And also be cautious of how they allow strangers into their lives.
“The case shall be charged to court on the conclusion of the investigation” He added.