The Nigeria Police Force, via INTERPOL’s National Central Bureau (NCB) in Abuja, has arrested two high-profile individuals in connection with major cases of investment fraud and cybercrime totaling $210,000 and ₦452,821,982.
According to Force PRO, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, the first suspect is Canadian national Robert Harms, who orchestrated a fake investment scheme that defrauded Tepison Enterprises of Akwa Ibom State. Harms was introduced to the company in June 2023 through a Polaris Bank account officer and convinced them to invest $210,000 in a fraudulent “Waste-to-Energy Project” in Canada.
He promised a $30,000 return within four weeks, citing the need for a “capital project bond.” However, after the payment, no returns were made. Investigations showed that Harms forged a Project Bridge Loan Agreement and funneled the money through Allah Mai Girma Bureau de Change in Abuja to an account in Dubai. The Canadian company he claimed to represent, VDQ-NRG Systems Limited, denied any affiliation with him.
Harms was arrested on February 7, 2025, at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport while attempting to flee to Canada. He confessed to receiving the money and violating the agreement. He was arraigned on May 9, 2025, at the Federal High Court in Uyo and remanded until the next hearing on May 20, 2025.
In a separate operation, INTERPOL re-arrested Ms. Okeke Ogechi Njaka, who had been declared wanted for a series of cybercrimes including cyberbullying, cyberstalking, and obtaining money under false pretenses. The case began in September 2020 after a complaint from Hajia Maryam Shehu.
Njaka was accused of maliciously sharing nude photos and videos of victims on social media. She was initially arrested in Anambra State on January 4, 2025, but absconded after being granted bail. She was re-arrested on May 8, 2025, in Abuja.
Njaka is being prosecuted alongside her NGO, Ogechi Helping Hands Foundation, and two accomplices Emeka Ezeogbo and the Tolotolo Family Foundation for fraudulently obtaining ₦452,821,982 in a fake medical assistance scheme. She is scheduled for arraignment at the Federal High Court on May 13, 2025.
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, emphasized the Force’s determination to fight financial crimes and advised the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
