Police arrest married woman for deceiving man with fake single status, extorting ₦607,500

The Nigerian Police Force has apprehended a married woman for allegedly deceiving a man by falsely claiming to be single, leading him to believe they had a future together and ultimately collecting ₦607,500 from him under this pretense.

  According to reports, the woman allegedly misrepresented her marital status to maintain an ongoing romantic relationship with the victim, who was unaware of her true situation. The deception continued until the man discovered that she was legally married and unable to fulfill her promise of marriage.
  The incident was brought to public attention after it was shared in a viral post on X (formerly Twitter). The revelation that the woman had received a total of ₦607,500 from the man before her secret was exposed led to her immediate arrest by law enforcement authorities.
  Social media platforms have since been flooded with reactions from netizens, many of whom expressed their shock, amusement, and frustration over the situation. While some sympathized with the deceived man, others debated whether her actions constituted fraud or mere deception in relationships.
  Legal analysts have pointed out that cases of financial exploitation under false pretenses can fall under fraud-related offenses, especially when monetary transactions are involved. The police have yet to release an official statement detailing the next legal steps regarding the case.
  Meanwhile, social media users have continued to share diverse opinions on the matter, with many engaging in debates about relationships, financial commitments, and the ethics of deception.
  See some reactions below:
  @Bartezz10: “So now she gotta marry him by force, or what will happen to her exactly?”
  @_chiefagbabiaka: “Nah Married but still Single. If you know, you know. Some men that call themselves husbands are useless, same to some women too.”
  @uzoma_okey29800: “Fraudulent acts come in different patterns these days! And the question still remains: How did we get here??”
  @RitaOyigbo: “On this matter; court go arraign tire oo; cus the matter long ooook.”
  @anasuachara: “She doesn’t want to commit the offense of Bigamy. That’s why she refused to marry the man since she was already married.”
  @chinakaprospect: “Oga dem don scam you. Comot for road make them scam another people. Akpa gi, e oya no uzo.”
  @OgechukwuIgboa2: “Chai, that gender eeh. Prison straight or you repay the money and fine…..see more.”
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