The Nigeria Police Force has made a significant arrest, catching a suspect who allegedly defrauded a US citizen of $597,000 through identity theft and cyber fraud. Rabiu Aliyu Salisu, the suspect, is accused of assuming the identity of an American citizen, Matthew Ramsey, to carry out the scam, which targeted Deborah Woods.
According to the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, Salisu’s arrest is part of the police’s efforts to combat cybercrime and fraud in the country. In fact, the police revealed that 82 suspects were arrested in January 2025 for internet fraud and other cyber-related crimes.
Additionally, two other suspects, Saidu Adam Usman and Yusuf Umar, were arrested for allegedly creating fictitious accounts used to commit fraud amounting to ₦400 million. They reportedly created Moniepoint profiles using pre-registered SIM cards and email addresses, which were then distributed to accomplices across different states for fraudulent Know Your Customer (KYC) verification l.
