AUTHORITIES in Gurgaon, India, have arrested two Nigerians for allegedly impersonating directors of Indian companies on WhatsApp to defraud employees.
The suspects, identified as Ojo Uyiosa and James, reportedly convinced victims to transfer money into bank accounts controlled by their network.
Investigations revealed Uyiosa arrived in India in 2014 on a student visa, while James entered in 2023 on a tourist visa.
Working with other Nigerians, they allegedly pressured employees into urgent financial transfers, with proceeds shared among the group.
About 10 lakh (over N15 million) was traced to a Bandhan Bank account linked to the scheme.
The cybercrime unit recovered two mobile phones and three SIM cards and confirmed the suspects were involved in multiple fraud cases.
Both were arraigned in court and remanded for three days pending further investigations.
Authorities continue to track other syndicate members and assets.
The arrests reflect a wider crackdown on Nigerians involved in cybercrime abroad, including recent cases in Ghana and South Africa.