Nigerian Man Befriend's Ex Custom Officer, Defraud Him Of Thousands Of Dollars

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A Nigerian man identified as Sabinas Sinedo, 44, has been arrested by the Bangladeshi police on allegations of fraud and possession of counterfeit currency amounting to thousands of dollars.


Mr Sinedo who had a visa issued January 12 and arrived Bangladesh January 21 was arrested at the home of his victim.

Jalal Uddin, a retired custom officer, met Sinedo on an online business site where they both kicked off a business relationship.
Introducing himself as a responsible business tycoon, Jalal sent TK1.5 Million(18,000USD)into a bank account made available by Sinedo, in exchange for gold and dollars, which he never received, as Mr Sinedo cut off all further communication with Jalal upon getting the money.

This prompted Jalal to report the matter to the  south-eastern district police and subsequently led to the arrest of Sabinas.

After several failed attempt, Jalal was able to make contact with Sabinas, invited him to his home, where he was arrested by the police who already laid surveillance around the area.

The police is said to have  confiscated Mr Sabinas' mobile phone, passport and two bags containing undisclosed amount of fake currency as they prepare to arraign him in court.