Muslim Cleric Defrauds Friend Of N9.5m

Isiaka Adeleke

Isiaka Adeleke, a Muslim cleric has been arrested by operatives of the Special Fraud Unit, SFU, Ikoyi, Lagos, for allegedly defrauding one of his victims of N8 million.

The 34-year-old suspect, identified as Isiaka Adeleke, popularly known as Alfa and uses his title to defraud gullible Nigerians, was said to have collected the sum from a childhood friend, who came for prayers for the expansion of his business.

The complainant, who reportedly took the N8 million loan to expand his dwindling business, told operatives that he confided in Adeleke that he intended to use the money to buy a truck for his business.

However, in the process, Adeleke was said to have demanded for the money to enable him go into the spiritual realm to tackle spiritual forces hindering the success of his friend's business.

However, the victim returned a week later as instructed, only to discover that Adeleke had changed residence.

According to spokesperson for the Unit, Ngozi Isintume-Agu, Adeleke's arrest was effected in Ilorin, Kwara State, following a petition by the complainant.

"The complainant stated that he was defrauded in March and effort to reach Adeleke had been abortive as his phones were all switched off."

"The complainant further stated that the Alfa, under the pretense of selling a LEXUS 300 Car imported from USA to him, obtained additional N1.5 million and later registered the said vehicle in his name. He alleged that the total money collected from him by the suspect was N9.5 million," Isintume-Agu said.

Adeleke, who was paraded weekend, admitted to have collected the sum and pleaded to be given time to refund the money.

Asked what he used the money for, he said: "I used part of it to buy two cars, a Toyota Camry and a Mercedez Benz and also completed my building project in Ilorin, while I shared the balance among my fellow Alfas in Ila-Orangun, Osun State."