The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended four bank employees accused of orchestrating a sophisticated scheme to divert substantial funds from international airline accounts. The alleged theft involves a staggering sum of over £138,924, equivalent to more than N270 million.
The intricate operation, which involved transferring money from domiciliary accounts into personal accounts before dispersing it to various destinations, was brought to light when the affected bank detected unauthorized transactions and promptly alerted the authorities. The suspects, identified as Oluwatobiloba Olaleye, Oladunjoye Adegoke, Austin Alfred, and Jude Uzobuaku, were subsequently arrested following a thorough investigation.
According to the police, the stolen funds were initially channeled into an account belonging to one of the suspects before being distributed across multiple accounts in an attempt to conceal the trail. The authorities are now working diligently to identify any additional accomplices and recover the remaining stolen funds. The suspects are currently in custody and will face prosecution as the investigation unfolds.
The public is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious financial transactions to aid in the ongoing efforts to safeguard the financial sector.
