A Nigerian national, Adolphus Uche Onuma, has been arrested in Navi Mumbai, India, for allegedly scamming a businesswoman out of Rs 3.5 lakh. The scam revolved around a fake chemical business deal in the United Kingdom.

The incident came to light when the victim, who runs a chemical business, received an email on January 26, 2025, about a profitable opportunity in the UK. Trusting the email’s legitimacy, she transferred Rs 3.05 lakh to a bank account provided by the sender. However, after the payment, all attempts to contact the company went unanswered. Realizing she had been duped, she reported the matter to the Matunga police.

Following an investigation, authorities traced a phone number linked to the crime to Kharghar in Navi Mumbai. Acting on this lead, police arrested Onuma and confirmed his involvement in the scam. During questioning, the accused confessed and provided details about the operation.

Investigators discovered that Onuma and his gang had orchestrated similar scams in other regions, including Mudinepalli in Andhra Pradesh and Changodar in Gujarat. The police have launched a search to locate the other members of the group.

The accused has been remanded to police custody for six days to facilitate further investigation. Authorities are now intensifying efforts to bring the remaining gang members to justice.