In a concerted effort to combat financial fraud in Bo City, Sierra Leone, police have arrested three individuals accused of operating a money-doubling scheme.
The suspects have been identified as Alhaji Kutubu of Hanson Road, Abubakarr Jah of Hard-up Lane, and Paul Max Bio, also known as Wizzy, from New Site in Bo City.
The arrests followed a complaint filed by Maseray Sheriff, a local resident who was duped into handing over Le 18,200 on February 15, 2025. Sheriff believed she would receive the amount back, along with interest, by the end of the day. When the perpetrators failed to fulfill their promise, she promptly reported the incident to police..
Initial investigations suggest that the suspects have engaged in numerous fraudulent activities throughout Bo City and its surrounding areas.
Upon their arrest, police uncovered several incriminating items, including a device resembling a printer, believed to be used for counterfeiting currency, as well as burned Mercury papers, which are commonly associated with financial scams.
The investigation is ongoing.
SLP Media Team.