Operatives of the Anti-Cultism Unit of the Edo State Police Command have arrested a 31-year-old woman, Freda Omakhone, for multiple scams in luxury boutiques within the state metropolis.

According to the command’s spokesperson, CSP Moses Joel Yamu, her modus operandi was to purchase goods running into hundreds of thousands, edit bank transfer receipts to show false amounts and business names, and send them via WhatsApp.

Yamu said many items, including luxury hair, kitchen utensils, luxury wears, electronics, cosmetics, among others, were recovered from the suspect.

He said some of the owners have come forward to claim the items which the suspect confessed to the stealing.

Yamu also revealed that the suspect will soon be charged to court, just as he urged members of the public, especially business owners, to be cautious when transacting business and to always confirm payments before handing over goods to customers.

He said the Commissioner of Police, CP Monday Agbonika, implored the general public, especially youths to avoid crime but seek legitimate means of earning their living because the long arm of the law must always reach every criminal.