The Wayanad police successfully arrested a Nigerian national, Mathew Emeka (30), for allegedly scamming a Malayali woman out of Rs4.45 lakh. The arrest was made in Delhi on Sunday after an investigation revealed that Emeka had tricked the victim by claiming to have sent a gift package containing dollars.
The victim, a resident of Nenmeni, was contacted by Emeka, who convinced her that the gift package was being held at Delhi Airport and demanded money to release the package. Over the course of several months, in October, November, and December 2023, the woman made multiple payments totaling Rs4.45 lakh to the accused.
After realizing she had been duped, the woman filed a complaint with the police. The Wayanad police traced the accused by analyzing bank transaction details, which ultimately led to Emeka’s arrest in Delhi. He was produced before the Dwarka Court in Delhi and was brought to Ambalavayal police station on a transit remand.
This case highlights the growing trend of online fraud and the importance of verifying such claims before making any financial transactions. The police continue to investigate the matter and are working to uncover any other potential victims of the scam.