Two Nigerians Arrested in India Over Alleged Facebook Romance Scam That Cost Victim ₹63,500

Two Nigerians Arrested in India Over Alleged Facebook Romance Scam That Cost Victim ₹63,500

New Delhi, India — A carefully orchestrated online romance scam has led to the arrest of two Nigerian nationals after an Indian man was allegedly tricked into transferring ₹63,500 through a fake immigration emergency involving a fabricated Facebook identity and a bogus customs officer.

According to police, the suspects — Kelvin Ogbu and Kingsley Emeka Ojobo — allegedly posed as members of a sophisticated online fraud network that targeted the victim through social media before convincing him to send money.

How the Alleged Romance Scam Unfolded

Investigators said the accused created a fake Facebook profile under the name "Kathlin" and befriended the complainant online. After gaining his trust, conversations moved to WhatsApp, where "Kathlin" communicated using both a UK phone number and an Indian mobile number to make the identity appear genuine.

As the online relationship developed, the fake profile claimed she planned to travel to India to meet the victim, strengthening his confidence in the relationship.

Fake Customs Officer Demanded Money

Police said the scam took a dramatic turn when the victim received a phone call from a man claiming to be a customs officer at Mumbai Airport.

The caller alleged that "Kathlin" had arrived in India but had run out of money and urgently needed funds for customs verification and clearance.

Believing the emergency was real, the victim transferred ₹63,500 into multiple bank accounts allegedly linked to the suspects.

Cyber Crime Police Track Down the Suspects

Following an investigation, a team from the Cyber Crime Police Station in Manesar arrested Kelvin Ogbu and Kingsley Emeka Ojobo on Monday from Jawahar Park in Delhi.

Police said both men had entered India on business visas. Kingsley reportedly arrived this year, while Kelvin entered India in 2025 after an earlier visit in 2023.

One Suspect Already Facing a Foreigners Act Case

During verification, investigators discovered that Kelvin Ogbu was already facing a case under the Foreigners Act, registered at Nihal Vihar Police Station, Delhi, in 2024.

Officers also recovered a mobile phone allegedly used in carrying out the fraud.

The accused have been produced before a court, while investigators continue to examine whether they may be connected to other online romance scams targeting victims across India.

Police Warn Public Against Online Romance Scams

Authorities are urging the public to remain cautious when interacting with strangers online. Cybercrime experts advise never sending money to someone you have not met in person, especially when requests involve emergencies, customs clearance, immigration issues, or unexpected travel expenses.

The investigation remains ongoing as police work to uncover the full extent of the alleged fraud.