A Nigerian big boy lands in trouble after attempting to buy a brand new Mercedes Benz using a fake bank transfer in the Ajah area of Lagos.
A video making the rounds on social media captured the moment a young man was paraded with handcuffs on his hand while asked to pose with a new car.
According to reports, the man and his friend had attempted to acquire the car and upon documentation, they paid with a fake bank transfer.
The friend, however, escaped while the main culprit was arrested and cuffed.
“This dude and his friend wanted to buy Benz with fake alert from a friend of mine. Unfortunately, he was apprehended, and his friend ran away. He is currently at Ajuwe Aja police station,” the video was captioned.
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The incident has sparked a lot of reactions on social media, with many users expressing shock and disbelief over the audacity of the fraud attempt.
One user commented, "This is just crazy! People are getting more and more daring with these scams. Glad he got caught!" while another added, "His friend running away just shows the kind of people they are. Always ready to betray one another when things go south."
The video continues to circulate, serving as a warning to others about the consequences of engaging in fraudulent activities.