Police Arrest Suspected Fraudsters In Rivers, Reject $17,000 Bribe

Police Arrest Suspected Fraudsters in Rivers, Reject $17,000 Bribe

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The Zone 16 Police Command has apprehended three individuals suspected of engaging in fraudulent activities and illicit drug dealings. The arrest was announced in a statement released by the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Gunn Emonena, in Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa State.

Suspects Arrested Following Credible Intelligence

Acting on credible intelligence, the Zonal Financial and Cyber Crime Unit conducted a raid in the Rumukparali community of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area in Rivers State. The operation led to the arrest of three suspects: Billion Ndubuisi, Charles Amachree, and Martins Chinemike.

During interrogation, the suspects admitted to impersonating a US-based legal luminary, Ryam Bill, and defrauding two victims, St. Andrea and Charlen Zielinsky, of $71,500.

Items Recovered During the Raid

A thorough search of the suspects’ premises uncovered:

Wraps of suspected cannabis.
Two vehicles.
Two laptops.
Ten mobile phones.

Bribe Rejected by Police Officers

The suspects, through their agent, attempted to offer a $17,000 bribe to the police officers to secure their release. However, the officers rejected the offer, adhering to their professional ethics. SP Emonena confirmed that the money was documented and will be presented as evidence in court.

Commitment to Public Safety

The Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) of Zone 16, Adebola Hamzat, reaffirmed the command’s dedication to safeguarding lives and property within the region. He commended the officers for their integrity and adherence to the principles of the Nigeria Police Force.

SP Emonena further noted that the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has reinforced the force’s commitment to ensuring the security and safety of all citizens across the nation.