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The Delta State Police Command has arrested a Point of Sale (PoS) operator after her account was used to receive a N4 million ransom paid by a kidnapping victim.
In a widely circulated video, the spokesperson for the Delta State Police Command, SP Bright Edafe, explained that the PoS operator had shared her account details with a suspect who then used it to facilitate the ransom payment. The operator reportedly received N40,000 as her portion of the illegal proceeds.
SP Edafe issued a stern warning to PoS operators, advising them to avoid handling large transactions that could land them in legal trouble. He emphasized that any transaction exceeding N500,000 should be redirected to a bank for processing.
“She received N4 million as ransom from kidnappers, and her profit was just N40,000. Can you imagine?” Edafe remarked, urging operators to be cautious. “You might think you’re just doing business, but before your lawyer can intervene, you may find yourself in prison.”
Edafe also stressed the importance of being vigilant when dealing with large sums of money, as such transactions could signal criminal activity. “I’ve been educating PoS operators on social media—anyone wanting to conduct a transaction over N500,000 should go to the bank.”
The police warned that PoS operators who handle suspicious transactions could face serious consequences, as authorities will trace the money back to them.