Nigerian Man Arrested In India, For N8m Fraud

The police force in India has confirmed the arrest and detainment of a Nigerian national, for fraud.

The accused, Mathew Emeka, 30-years-old was said to have duped an India woman in the tune of Rs 4.45 lakh (N8m).

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According to reports, in 2023, Emeka had tricked some residents of Nenmeni, while claiming that he sent dollars as a gift, while demanding money to clear the package at the Delhi airport.

The fraud was reportedly repeated multiple times between October, November and December 2023. The victim filled a compliant at the police station after realizing she had been duped.

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Emaka was arrested  from Delhi on Sunday, December 15, 2024 following investigations into the bank transactions details by the Wayanad police in Kerala.

He was produced before the Dwarka Court in Delhi and brought to the Ambalavayal police station on a transit remand.