A Nigerian Point of Sale (POS) operator identified as Alfa Rafiu has been arrested for spending about N280 million that was mistakenly sent to his bank account.
Daily Report Nigeria reports that the money was sent to Rafiu’s account in multiple batches from an unnamed bank.
Reports held that the accused, who resides in the Akuji compound at Abayowa Area of Ilorin West Local Government Area, began spending the money without notifying the police.
His arrest was carried out by the Force Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (FCIID) from Ikoyi, Lagos.
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A close witness to the accused said:
“Instead of him to have drawn the attention of the bank that mistakenly transferred the huge fund to his account, he went on speeding spending.
“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.”
The arrest has been confirmed by Ajayi Okansanmi (SP), the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO who stated that the case has been transferred to authorities in Lagos.
He said:
“We can confirm the incident but it is the Lagos Unit that is currently investigating the matter as it has been transferred to them.”
