Police arrest mother of five for engaging in love scam

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Anambra State Police Command says it has arrested one Mrs Akunna Roseline Udom aged 35 years on an alleged case of conspiracy, advance fee fraud and stealing.

The police said allegations against Mrs Udom wws reported to the Command for investigation.

DSP Ikenga Tochukwu, spokesman of the command said Mrs Roseline is a member of a notorious gang of 3-man, who specialise in defrauding members of the public.

“While some of her syndicate members are still at large, she confessed that her victims are mainly single young ladies, who work in cooperate offices like banks, civil service and sales girls, assuring them that her brother who is based overseas is looking for a wife.

“She also tells her victims that she possesses the spiritual power of cleansing their afflictions and is capable of doubling any amount given to her by the victim.

“Mrs Rose a mother of five children, joined the gang early last year and since then has defrauded more than five young ladies of a total sum of Nine million and more.

“The Command therefore, wishes to use this medium to advise members of the public especially teeming youth to avoid getting rich quick strategy but rather engage in a legitimate business that will, in turn, bring better profits and growth in their lives.

“Also to be cautious about how they allow strangers into our personal lives. The case shall be charged to court on the conclusion of the investigation”

20th February 2023