The Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Lagos has uncovered a suspected N16.17 million fraud case involving a fake pregnancy scheme, alongside a major crackdown on counterfeit cosmetic products and infrastructure vandalism.
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the FCID Annex, Mr Simeon Akpanudom, disclosed this during a briefing on Thursday in Lagos, where he outlined key operational achievements recorded between March 30 and June 25, 2026.
Akpanudom said detectives are investigating a case involving obtaining money by false pretence, conspiracy, cheating, and unlawful medical procedures.
The case reportedly began after a complainant accused his 22-year-old fiancée of faking a pregnancy and demanding funds for antenatal care and medical expenses.
Investigators revealed that the suspect allegedly collected a total of N16.17 million over time.
Police findings further suggest that the pregnancy was allegedly terminated at about five months in a private facility in Ajah, Lagos State.
The AIG confirmed that the suspect and a nurse connected to the medical facility have been remanded at Kirikiri Correctional Centre.
He added that efforts are ongoing to arrest the alleged medical director involved in the procedure as investigations continue.
In a separate operation, the FCID uncovered a large consignment of counterfeit cosmetics following a petition by Flawless Cosmetics over alleged trademark infringement.
Police recovered 331 cartons of fake “Baby Secret Cream” products from a warehouse located in the Trade Fair Complex, Lagos State.
Akpanudom said several suspects linked to the warehouse have been arrested and are assisting investigators in tracking down the main syndicate behind the operation.
The police also reported the arrest of suspected members of a criminal group involved in vandalising telecommunications infrastructure and public utilities in Lagos.
Recovered items included a locally made firearm, a live cartridge, solar panels, batteries, cutting equipment, ropes, tricycles and vehicles allegedly used in the crimes.
Preliminary investigations suggest the equipment was used to damage telecom installations and other critical infrastructure across the state.
Akpanudom further disclosed that INTERPOL-linked operations under the FCID rescued 45 victims of human trafficking during the reporting period.
He said four suspects were arrested locally, while additional arrests included individuals on international watchlists and Red Notices. Two suspects were also repatriated from abroad.
According to the FCID, a total of 1,762 petitions and complaints were received within the period under review.
So far, 56 cases have been concluded and charged to court, while several others remain under investigation.
The AIG reaffirmed the department’s commitment to tackling economic crimes, fraud, trafficking, and infrastructure sabotage.
He urged members of the public to continue providing credible intelligence to support ongoing security operations across Nigeria.
