The police command in Ogun says it has concluded investigations into an alleged ₦11 million farmland fraud involving advance fee fraud, money laundering, and criminal conspiracy.
In a statement on Thursday, Oluseyi Babaseyi, the command’s spokesman, said the two suspects were scheduled to be arraigned later on Thursday before the Federal High Court, Division in Abeokuta.
“The suspects, Oluwaseyi Oluwatosin Olaleye, 44, and Alhaji Comrade Tirisimiyu Balogun, 67, are to face prosecution following investigations into a petition by Alhaji Kazeem Olalekan Olanrewaju over an alleged fraudulent transaction involving twenty (20) acres of cocoa/kola nut farmland,” he said.
Mr Babaseyi said investigations conducted between June and November 2025 revealed that the suspects and another individual allegedly obtained ₦11 million from the petitioner under the pretence of selling him farmland situated at Apora Village.
The transaction reportedly took place at Alawaya Village, Ehin Osun, via Ijebu-Igbo.
According to him, the investigation further revealed that the money was allegedly diverted for personal use, while the promised farmland was neither transferred to the petitioner nor refunded.
“Olaleye reportedly fled to Osun State in an attempt to evade arrest but was subsequently tracked down and apprehended by police operatives,” he said.
Mr Babaseyi said further findings also linked the second suspect, alongside Akinyosola Akinlamon, who remained at large, to an alleged conspiracy to commit advance fee fraud.
The police noted that efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect and bring all persons connected with the case to justice.
“With investigations concluded, the two suspects are expected to appear before the court later today for arraignment and to take their pleas,” he said.
He added that the command emphasised that the suspects remained presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction.