Plateau Police Arrests POS Fraudster over ₦1.55M Scam
The Plateau State Police Command has arrested 20-year-old Jonathan Sambo Bitrus from Bauchi State for defrauding a POS operator of ₦1.55 million at Terminus market. According to victim Josephine Morolayo, the suspect checked his balance then requested ₦1.95 million. After entering his PIN, he received ₦1.55 million and fled when she discovered the receipt was from an earlier transaction. During interrogation, he admitted accessing her transaction history, canceling the withdrawal when his account was empty, and using the stolen funds to buy an iPhone 13 Pro and clothing. The police warn citizens to always verify transactions and reaffirm their commitment to combating financial crimes. Report suspicious activity at any local station or through the command’s emergency contacts.
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