Ogun police arrest man over alleged N2.5m deep-freezer scam
Ogun State police say they have arrested Tony Ameachi, 45, over an alleged N2.5m fraud involving an online deep-freezer transaction. Investigators recovered 25 bank cards, 25 mobile phones and 16 SIM cards, which are being examined as authorities investigate possible links to other transactions.
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 45-year-old man, Tony Ameachi, over an alleged N2.5m fraud involving the purchase of deep freezers advertised online. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, said in a statement on Friday that the investigation began after a dealer reported that she had paid for goods that were not delivered. She allegedly transferred the money on April 1, 2026, to an account in the name of Abdulmoruf Abdulahi.
The complainant reported the matter at Igbesa Police Division on April 4 after the person with whom she had been communicating stopped responding to her messages. Police said detectives later traced Ameachi to Lagos and arrested him in the Ojo area on September 22. According to Babaseyi, officers recovered 25 Automated Teller Machine cards, 25 mobile phones and 16 Subscriber Identity Module cards during a search.
The police said further inquiries indicated that the suspect allegedly obtained utility bills and newly registered SIM cards from associates to open bank accounts. The ATM cards were allegedly collected and used in transactions connected with fraudulent activity, the police said. The recovered items are being examined to establish their relevance to the reported case and determine whether they are linked to other victims or transactions.
The suspect, case file and exhibits have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation. Police said Ameachi would be charged after the investigation is concluded. The command advised the public to verify online sellers before making substantial payments and retain receipts, account details, messages and telephone numbers.
It also warned people not to allow others to use their bank accounts, cards, SIMs or personal documents.
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