A Nigerian man residing in Bengaluru, identified as Moses, faces arrest by the Indian Police for allegedly defrauding a woman of N18 million. The funds were obtained under the false promise of facilitating a work visa to Canada.
The arrest, occurring on Christmas Eve, follows an investigation led by Inspector Shaju Joseph.
Moses, a DJ living in Bengaluru since 2014, is accused of exploiting personal information provided by the victim on a private website. The woman, in her pursuit of a medical coding job last October, unwittingly shared her details, which Moses allegedly used to orchestrate the fraudulent scheme.
Posing as a visa agent, the accused initiated contact with the victim through emails and WhatsApp, presenting fabricated proof of her details on an immigration site and a purported flight ticket to Canada.
Gaining her trust, Moses convinced her to transfer Rs 17 lakhs (equivalent to 18 million in Nigerian naira) to his account. As he persistently demanded more money, the woman grew suspicious and filed a complaint at the Wayanad Cyber Police Station.
Law enforcement recovered Rs 6 lakhs from the accused, facilitated by tracing Moses through his device’s IP address and monitoring his online transactions.
This incident is not isolated for Moses, as investigators uncovered his involvement in several online frauds over the years. Despite being known as a DJ, he reportedly conducted only one DJ event per month, dedicating the rest of his time to fraudulent activities.
During the arrest, officials seized multiple electronic devices from Moses, believed to be instrumental in his illicit activities. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities encourage individuals who may have fallen victim to Moses’ scams to come forward.
