Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) have arrested a woman and her daughter over their alleged involvement in an international romance scam that reportedly defrauded a Malta-based victim of more than ₦18 million.
The arrests followed coordinated intelligence and financial tracking operations triggered by reports of suspicious transactions. Investigations were supported by information from the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit, which flagged multiple accounts allegedly linked to fraudulent activity.
Police identified the suspects as 39-year-old Urowhe Diana and her 22-year-old daughter, Rokibat Oluwasheyi Imoru. Authorities also named a Lagos-based suspect, Emmanuel Amanfo, who is currently on the run, as a key participant in the alleged cybercrime network.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the suspects allegedly opened and controlled several bank accounts used to receive proceeds from the scam.
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The funds were reportedly moved through different channels, including money transfer services and multiple bank accounts, before being consolidated into accounts linked to the suspects.
Further forensic analysis of digital communications allegedly connected both mother and daughter to the fraudulent scheme, strengthening the case against them as investigations progressed.
The police further disclosed that efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect, while the arrested individuals will be charged to court upon completion of investigations.
Reaffirming its stance on cybercrime, the Nigeria Police Force stated that it remains committed to dismantling online fraud networks and safeguarding Nigeria’s digital space, while urging members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious online financial activities to relevant authorities.
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