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A Point of Sale (PoS) operator in Delta State has spoken out after a 4 million Naira ransom, linked to a kidnapping case, was deposited into her account. The operator, whose identity has not been disclosed, is under investigation by the Delta State Police Command for her involvement in the suspicious transaction.
In a video interview posted by SP Bright Edafe, the Public Relations Officer for the Delta State Police, the operator explained that she had been conducting small transactions for a customer named Timothy Ogenechukwu, ranging between N2,000 to N5,000.
However, she was taken by surprise when Ogenechukwu deposited a significantly larger sum of N4 million without providing any explanation. “He only called me that morning and said I should check my account,” she recounted.
The operator insisted that she had no idea the money was related to a kidnapping ransom, explaining that she assumed it was just another business transaction based on their previous dealings. “I didn’t know,” she emphasized.
Despite her lack of knowledge about the criminal activities, she admitted to profiting from the transaction, stating, “My profit is 40,000 Naira.” The money was passed through her account before being withdrawn and distributed.
SP Bright Edafe pressed her on whether she understood the legal and ethical implications of allowing such a large sum to pass through her account, warning her about the potential complicity in a criminal act. He emphasized that PoS operators must be cautious when handling high-value transactions and that transactions exceeding N500,000 should be done directly through banks.
Edafe had earlier issued warnings to PoS operators, urging them to be vigilant and avoid becoming conduits for criminal activities. “Any person who wants to do transactions above N500,000 should go to the bank,” he reiterated, emphasizing the importance of heightened awareness for operators who might unwittingly be drawn into illegal dealings.
