Police Arrest Suspected Fraudsters, Reject $17,000 Bribe in Rivers State

• Police in Rivers State arrested three suspects for drug dealing and fraud, including impersonating a US legal expert to defraud victims
• The suspects attempted to bribe officers with $17,000 during their arrest, but police rejected the offer and maintained integrity

Police operatives from Zone 16 Command in Rivers State have apprehended three individuals suspected of engaging in illicit drug dealings and fraudulent activities.

The suspects were arrested in the Rumukparali community of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area following credible intelligence about their operations.

Gunn Emonena, the spokesperson for the zonal command in Yenagoa, confirmed the arrests in a statement issued on Saturday. According to Emonena, the Zonal Financial and Cyber Crime Unit conducted the operation that led to the apprehension of Billion Ndubuisi, Charles Amachree, and Martins Chinemike.

The suspects allegedly impersonated Ryam Bill, a United States-based legal expert, to defraud St. Andrea and Charles Zielinsky of $71,500.

During a search of the suspects’ residence, officers recovered several items, including wraps of suspected Indian hemp, two vehicles, two laptops, and 10 mobile phones.

Emonena revealed that the suspects attempted to bribe the officers with $17,000 to secure their release.

However, the operatives rejected the offer, demonstrating their integrity and commitment to justice. “The money is registered and will be presented as evidence in court,” Emonena stated.

The arrests underscore the ongoing efforts by the Zone 16 Command to combat financial crimes and drug-related offences in Rivers State. The suspects will face prosecution as investigations continue.