Serial Fraudster Busted in Kano After Duping 18 Women in Shocking Phone Scam

The Kano State Police Command has apprehended a 27-year-old serial fraudster, Mohammed Usman, who allegedly stole mobile phones from numerous unsuspecting women under the guise of providing government intervention support. ACCORDING TO IREPORTER ONLINE, Usman, a resident of Kofar Wambai Quarters in Kano, was arrested on July 14, 2025, after one female resident from Ahmadiyya Brigade Quarters filed a complaint detailing how she was lured by a deceptive phone call.

The victim explained that she was contacted by an unfamiliar number promising her aid from a government scheme. Trusting the offer, she agreed to meet with the caller, who cunningly made away with her phone. This incident set off a broader investigation, during which 17 more women stepped forward, recounting similar experiences with the same suspect. These consistent reports unveiled a disturbing pattern of fraud, primarily targeting vulnerable female victims through manipulation and false representation.

Further revelations confirmed that the accused is a previously convicted phone thief who served a two-year sentence without an option of fine for a comparable offense. ACCORDING TO IREPORTER ONLINE, police operatives traced his recent activities to a wider criminal web, leading to the arrest of three additional suspects believed to be receivers of the stolen mobile devices.

Law enforcement officials, through a discreet operation carried out by the Command’s Criminal Investigation Department, recovered eight phones connected to the crimes. The suspects are currently in custody and are reportedly cooperating with investigators.

Speaking on the case, Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Adamu Bakori commended the vigilance of the public and encouraged continued cooperation. He urged citizens to be cautious of unsolicited calls, especially those involving promises of government assistance. He also advised victims of similar incidents to step forward or contact the Command through 08069215688 to assist ongoing investigations.

ACCORDING TO IREPORTER ONLINE, the case has highlighted a recurring trend where ex-convicts resume criminal behavior, prompting calls for enhanced monitoring of repeat offenders and more public awareness regarding phone-based scams.