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25-Year-Old Woman Arrested in Lagos for Allegedly Stealing Lover’s Phones and Bitcoin Worth N15 Million

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A 25-year-old woman, Emmanuella Ogochukwu, has been arrested in Lagos for allegedly stealing her lover’s phones and Bitcoin valued at N15 million. The arrest followed a complaint filed by the victim, who claimed that Ogochukwu took the items without his consent.

According to police reports, the incident took place in Lagos, where Ogochukwu was reportedly in a relationship with the victim. She allegedly gained access to his devices and transferred cryptocurrency worth millions before disappearing. The victim, upon discovering the theft, reported the matter to law enforcement, leading to her arrest.

Authorities have not yet disclosed full details of how the theft was carried out, but preliminary investigations suggest that Ogochukwu may have accessed sensitive financial information stored on the victim’s phone. The police are currently working to recover the stolen assets and determine if any accomplices were involved.

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Cryptocurrency-related crimes have been on the rise, with digital assets becoming a prime target for fraud and theft. Law enforcement agencies have warned individuals to take extra precautions when storing and managing their crypto holdings, especially in personal relationships where trust can be exploited.

Ogochukwu is expected to be charged in court as investigations continue. The police have urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities related to digital fraud and financial crimes.

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