How Kwara POS operator purchased homes, automobiles and sponsored folks to lesser Hajj with N280m mistakenly transferred to his account

The Kwara State Police Command has arrested a Level of Sale (POS) operator, recognized as Alfa Rafiu, for allegedly spending the sum of N280 million mistakenly transferred to his checking account.

The suspect, who resides in Akuji compound, Abayawo space in Ilorin West Native Authorities Space of the state, acquired the cash in batches of a number of thousands and thousands of Naira a couple of weeks in the past and instantly began spending it, Nigerian Tribune reports.

Neighbors of the suspect and people near him stated they have been stunned at how Rafiu immediately began residing massive and have become a giant spender.

A source who spoke to the publication revealed that Rafiu splurged the thousands and thousands on homes, automobiles, and even sponsored folks to the lesser Hajj in Saudi Arabia, a lot to their shock.

“As an alternative of him to attract the eye of the financial institution that mistakenly transferred the massive fund to his account, he went on a rushing spree.

“Rafiu purchased homes and automobiles and sponsored folks to the lesser Hajj. Though he was beneficiant to a number of folks locally, some residents have been stunned about his sudden wealth as a POS operator,” the supply stated.

Spokesperson of the State Police Command, SP Ajayi Okasanmi, who confirmed the arrest on Tuesday, stated, “His arrest was effected by the Power Felony Investigation and Intelligence Division (FCIID) from Alagbon-Shut, Ikoyi, Lagos which makes it out of our jurisdiction.”