Police in Gurugram, Haryana State, India, have arrested two Nigerian nationals over an alleged online fraud scheme that reportedly cost company workers about 10 lakh rupees, estimated at ₦15 million. The suspects, identified as Ojo Uyiosa and James, were arrested on January 31 at Nathupur village following an investigation by the Cyber Crime East Police Station.

According to the police, the case began after several employees reported suspicious money transfers. Investigators traced the digital activities and discovered that the suspects allegedly posed as company directors. Using WhatsApp, they contacted workers and convinced them to send money by claiming it was urgently needed for official business.

During the arrest, police recovered two mobile phones and three SIM cards, believed to have been used to carry out the scam. Authorities also revealed that Uyiosa entered India in 2014 on a student visa, while James arrived in 2023 with a tourist visa. Investigators said Uyiosa admitted that the duo collected nearly 10 lakh rupees, which was paid into a Bandhan Bank account linked to them.

Further checks showed that the same bank account had been mentioned in at least two previous cybercrime complaints. The suspects were brought before a court in Gurugram on Monday, February 2, 2026, and were remanded in police custody for three days. Police confirmed that investigations are still ongoing to determine whether the suspects are connected to other cyber fraud cases.