Nigeria, Feb. 4 -- The Airport Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man, Precious Onudhona, over his alleged involvement in a N48.5 million romance and online fraud scheme.

In a statement posted on X on Tuesday by the command's Public Relations Officer, Mohammed Adeola, said Mr Onudhona was apprehended on Monday at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, while attempting to board a flight to Asaba, Delta State.

Police said the arrest followed actionable intelligence gathered by the Anti-Fraud Unit of the Command.

According to the police, preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect allegedly became involved in fraudulent activities in 2023 after joining a syndicate engaged in romance scams.

The statement said i...