The Rivers State Police Command has arrested one Blessing Daberechi Oleru, over the swapping of an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) debit card.
A statement issued on Tuesday by the spokesperson of state police command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, said the victim, who wishes to remain anonymous, reported the incident on November 26, 2024, at the Olu-Obasanjo Police Station after the suspect swapped his ATM card at a bank at the Garrison axis of Port Harcourt.
According to the report, the victim attempted to withdraw cash from an Automated Teller Machine (ATM), but the machine malfunctioned.
Oleru, who was standing nearby pretending to carry out a transaction, offered assistance but instead swapped the victim’s debit card.
The victim left the ATM without realizing what had happened, but soon began receiving debit alerts totaling ₦523, 600.
The statement said following a coordinated intelligence operation, police operatives arrested Oleru on February 5, 2025.
“During interrogation, she confessed to the crime, and a Moniepoint POS machine was recovered from her possession. The investigation is ongoing, with efforts to apprehend other members of the syndicate.
“This arrest demonstrates the Rivers State Police Command’s commitment to combating financial crimes and protecting citizens’ interests at all times,” the statement added.
