Lagos Vendor Arrested for N500m iPhone Scam

Lagos State Police Command Nabs Woman Over N500m Online Fraud

A 35-year-old woman named Modupeola Bamisade was taken into custody by Lagos State Police Command operatives on suspicion of defrauding over 100 individuals out of more than N500 million via an online device fraud scheme.   The suspect allegedly pretended to be an online retailer of Apple products, such as iPhones and iPads, which she advertised at steep discounts to draw customers, according to command sources on Wednesday. Police investigation…

Lagos vendor arrested for N500m iPhone scam

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a 35-year-old woman, Modupeola Bamisade, for allegedly defrauding over 100 unsuspecting victims of more than N500m through an online gadget scam.According to Punch, the suspect specialised in the sale of iPhones, iPads and other Apple products, which she advertised at a 50 per cent discount to lure customers online.A police source, who spoke to the Punch on Wednesday, said Bamisade used …

Woman arrested for N500m iPhone scam in Lagos - Newsy People

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a 35-year-old woman, Modupeola Bamisade, for allegedly defrauding over 100 unsuspecting victims of more than N500m through an online gadget scam.   The suspect specialised in the sale of iPhones, iPads and other Apple products, which she advertised at a 50 per cent discount to lure customers online.   A police source, who spoke to punch on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 said Bamisade used so…