Mother, Daughter Busted After Allegedly Swindling Foreign Lover of Millions
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The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Center (NPF-NCCC) has arrested a woman and her daughter over an alleged romance scam that reportedly defrauded a victim in Malta of more than ₦18 million.
According to police authorities, the suspects — 39-year-old Urowhe Diana and her 22-year-old daughter, Rokibat Oluwasheyi Imoru — were apprehended following investigations into a cyber fraud network linked to online romance scams.
Investigators disclosed that Rokibat allegedly worked alongside her stepfather, Emmanuel Amanfo, who is currently on the run, to open and manage several bank accounts allegedly used to receive fraudulent payments from victims abroad.
Police said one of the identified victims, a Malta-based resident whose identity was withheld, reportedly transferred funds through money transfer services and direct deposits into multiple Nigerian accounts registered in Rokibat’s name.
Authorities further revealed that the money was later moved into an Ecobank account belonging to her mother, Urowhe Diana, where the funds were allegedly spent.
Following digital forensic investigations and analysis of the suspects’ online activities, operatives of the NPF-NCCC arrested both mother and daughter for their alleged roles in the cybercrime operation.
The police added that efforts are ongoing to track down and arrest Emmanuel Amanfo, who remains at large.
The NPF-NCCC stated that investigations are still in progress and that the suspects will be prosecuted after the inquiry is completed.
The Force also reaffirmed its commitment to combating cybercrime and protecting Nigeria’s digital space under the leadership of Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.
