Four Arrested for Allegedly Stealing £138,924 from Bank Accounts

Lagos State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with the fraudulent diversion of £138,924 (equivalent to ₦277.8 million) from domiciliary accounts belonging to international airlines. The National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP) reports that investigations are ongoing.
During a press briefing attended by NAOSNP members, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, speaking on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Moshood Jimoh, disclosed that the case was brought to light following a complaint from a former bank staff. The complainant alleged that unknown individuals fraudulently transferred the funds into her domiciliary account before withdrawing the entire sum.
Upon receiving the report, the bank alerted the Lagos State Police Command, prompting an investigation that led to the arrest of the following suspects:
- **Shuaib Oluwatobiloba Olaleye (27)** – Arrested on March 12, 2025, in Ogun State. A Toyota Camry (2012/2013), suspected to be proceeds of the crime, was recovered from him.
- **Oladunjoye Adegoke (33)** – Arrested on March 13, 2025, in Victoria Island, Lagos. A Toyota Camry (Pencil Light) was also recovered as part of the stolen funds.
- **Austin Alfred (38)** – Supervisor, Trade Services Department.
- **Jude Uzobuaku (36)** – Processor, Trade Services Department.
Police investigations revealed that Alfred and Uzobuaku, both bank employees, allegedly facilitated the illegal transfer of funds to foreign accounts provided by the primary suspect.
CP Jimoh commended Lagos residents for their cooperation and acknowledged the state government's continuous provision of logistical and operational support, which he credited for the relatively low crime rate in Lagos.
Meanwhile, the investigation continues, and the suspects are expected to be charged in court upon completion.