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Lagos Police Nab Mastermind Behind Dangote Cement Price Slash Scam
The suspect had in September 2023 created a bogus but convincing online advert purportedly by Dangote Cement
Ikeja, Lagos State– A 28-year-old man Benjamin Ezeukwe, have been arrested by the Lagos State Police command for allegedly masterminding and fleecing hundreds of innocent Nigerians in an elaborate cement-price-slash scam.
According to a press release from SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the spokesperson for the command, the apprehension of the suspect took place on October 19, 2023, in the Rumuolumeni area of the Obio/Akpor local government area in Rivers State, the arrest followed an extensive investigation carried out by officers from the Area A Command of the State Command over several weeks.
Found in his possession were one Tecno phone, one iPhone, three SIM cards including that of 08039691980 which he used for the scam and a Toyota Avalon, which investigation revealed to be a proceed of his crime.
‘’The suspect had in September 2023 created a bogus but convincing online advert purportedly by Dangote Cement, claiming a massive price slash. Numerous unsuspecting customers fell prey to the scam, losing millions of Naira to the suspect.” the statement read
The image maker added that investigation has so far revealed that the suspect had perpetrated several other similar scams. He added that the suspect has since been arraigned.
