Rivers State Police Warn Young Women Against Collecting Transport Fare and Failing to Show Up, Classifies Act as Punishable 419 Offence
The Rivers State Police Command has cautioned the public, particularly young women, against accepting transport fare from suitors or acquaintances under false pretences and failing to attend the agreed meeting. Police Public Relations Officer SP Grace Iringe-Koko explained that deliberately not showing up after collecting money constitutes “obtaining money under false pretence,” an offence punishable under Nigerian law, commonly referred to as “419.” The warning aims to deter deceitful behaviour and emphasizes that even seemingly casual actions in personal or online interactions can attract legal consequences if reported. The police reaffirmed their commitment to enforcing the law and protecting citizens from all forms of fraud.
The Rivers State Police Command has cautioned the public, particularly young women, against accepting transport fare from suitors or acquaintances under false pretences and failing to attend the agreed meeting. Police Public Relations Officer SP Grace Iringe-Koko explained that deliberately not showing up after collecting money constitutes “obtaining money under false pretence,” an offence punishable under Nigerian law, commonly referred to as “419.” The warning aims to deter deceitful behaviour and emphasizes that even seemingly casual actions in personal or online interactions can attract legal consequences if reported. The police reaffirmed their commitment to enforcing the law and protecting citizens from all forms of fraud.
Rivers State Police Warn Young Women Against Collecting Transport Fare and Failing to Show Up, Classifies Act as Punishable 419 Offence
The Rivers State Police Command has cautioned the public, particularly young women, against accepting transport fare from suitors or acquaintances under false pretences and failing to attend the agreed meeting. Police Public Relations Officer SP Grace Iringe-Koko explained that deliberately not showing up after collecting money constitutes “obtaining money under false pretence,” an offence punishable under Nigerian law, commonly referred to as “419.” The warning aims to deter deceitful behaviour and emphasizes that even seemingly casual actions in personal or online interactions can attract legal consequences if reported. The police reaffirmed their commitment to enforcing the law and protecting citizens from all forms of fraud.
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