The Ondo State Police Command has said that it would prosecute a suspect, Ilegbami Jacob, for allegedly falsely presenting himself as a cocoa farmer to obtain the sum of N36m from Sunday Adegboyo, with a promise to supply 5.5 tons of cocoa beans, which he failed to deliver.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, Said this on Thursday, that the suspect was arrested following a petition from the victim, who narrated that the suspect had failed to deliver on their agreement.
Ayanlade, also said that the suspect would be charged in court upon the conclusion of an ongoing investigation, while assuring the command’s commitment to cracking down on criminal elements.
He further advised business owners and investors to always verify the identities and credibility of partners before engaging in large financial transactions, as vigilance remains the first line of defence again fraud.