A Nigerian national has been arrested in India for allegedly defrauding a businesswoman of Rs 3.5 lakh (approximately N6.5 million) under the guise of a fictitious chemical business deal in the United Kingdom.
The accused, identified as Odulfus Uche Onuma, was apprehended in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, according to a report by The Times of India.
Police said the victim, who runs a chemical business, received an unsolicited email on January 26 outlining a supposed investment opportunity in the UK. Convinced by the proposal, she transferred Rs 3.05 lakh into a bank account provided by the sender.
After making the payment, all communication with the purported company ceased, prompting the woman to file a complaint with local authorities.
A subsequent investigation led to Onuma’s arrest.
Police have since urged members of the public to be wary of unsolicited business offers—particularly those received via email—warning that fraudsters often use such tactics to exploit unsuspecting individuals.
