A Nigerian national has been arrested for duping woman in Baguiati, Bidhannagar,India, of Rs. 9.26 lakhs after posing as a project manager of Mercedes Benz in the UK on Facebook.

The accused identified as Chimelie David Okeke, 24,  got in touch with the victim on Facebook earlier this year, claiming to be the project manager of Mercedes Benz in the UK.

He informed her that a gift was sent to her and in order to receive it, she should pay Rs. 9.26 lakhs as customs and duty charges.

A Nigerian national has been arrested for duping woman in Baguiati, Bidhannagar,India, of Rs. 9.26 lakhs after posing as a project manager of Mercedes Benz in the UK on Facebook.

The accused identified as Chimelie David Okeke, 24,  got in touch with the victim on Facebook earlier this year, claiming to be the project manager of Mercedes Benz in the UK.

He informed her that a gift was sent to her and in order to receive it, she should pay Rs. 9.26 lakhs as customs and duty charges.