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A 22-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly defrauding her fiancé of ₦16.17 million by falsely claiming to be pregnant, Lagos police said on Thursday.
The suspect collected money from the complainant for antenatal care, medical treatment, and other pregnancy-related expenses.
Investigations revealed that the pregnancy was allegedly terminated at about five months at a private medical facility in Ajah, Lagos, according to Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex.
Assistant Inspector General of Police Simeon Akpanudom disclosed the case while briefing journalists on the department’s operational achievements between 30 March and 25 June.
The suspect and a nurse attached to the facility have been remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre, while efforts are ongoing to arrest the medical director allegedly involved in the procedure.
“The total amount obtained from the complainant is ₦16.17 million,” Akpanudom said.
“Investigations revealed that the pregnancy was allegedly terminated at about five months’ gestation at a private medical facility in Ajah, Lagos.”
The FCID Annex also recorded other breakthroughs during the period, including the recovery of 331 cartons of counterfeit cosmetic products, the arrest of suspects involved in infrastructure vandalism, and the rescue of 45 human trafficking victims.
