The Ogun State Police Command, through intensive open-source intelligence efforts, has arrested Taiwo Adeleke, a female cybercriminal notorious for using TikTok to defraud unsuspecting victims.
Adeleke is accused of convincing victims of her fictitious social responsibility initiatives, only to defraud them of millions of naira.
According to the verbal account of one of her recent victims, Olushola Bankole, obtained by the police on the 26th of January 2025, he averred that he met Adeleke online, where she portrayed herself as a successful businesswoman involved in the palm oil trade.
She convinced Bankole of the significant profits from investing in her business. Trusting her claims, Bankole transferred the sum of ₦1,200,000 into Adeleke’s account.
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Following this report, a thorough investigation by the Ibafo Divisional Police Officer revealed further details, linking Adeleke to a series of similar fraudulent schemes. Preliminary findings show that at least, five additional victims have come forward, confirming that a total of four million naira ( ₦4,000,000 )had been deposited into Adeleke’s account as proceeds of crime.
The Ogun State Police Command has assured the public that the investigation is ongoing and that efforts will continue to uncover all parties involved in the scheme. Once the investigation is complete, the matter will be taken to court for prosecution.
The Command also urged anyone with further information on Adeleke or similar fraudulent activities to come forward and assist in the investigation.
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