The Nigeria Police Force has declared businessman Elusoji Oluwasegun Roland wanted over an alleged multi-billion-naira fraud involving luxury cars and high-end real estate worth more than ₦1.2 billion.
In a bulletin issued under the authority of the Inspector General of Police and signed by the Commissioner of Police, Special Fraud Unit (SFU), Force CID Annex, Alagbon Close, Ikoyi, Lagos, the police confirmed that a warrant of arrest was obtained against Roland from the Federal High Court in Lagos.
According to investigators, Roland allegedly duped multiple victims under the guise of high-profile investments. He reportedly received ₦232 million for the purchase of a black 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 63S (VIN: 4JGFDBKB2RB134498). In addition, he allegedly secured ₦525 million to acquire a first mansion and another ₦450 million for a second property.
The combined fraudulent transactions amount to ₦1.2 billion, with the offences said to have been committed in the United States in November 2023.
The police described Roland as a Yoruba man, aged over 40, about 5 feet 2 inches tall, dark in complexion, with thick lips, white teeth, a rounded chin, a large forehead, and black eyes. He is said to prefer casual dressing, and his last known address was listed as 9997 S. Whimbrei GR, Conroe, Texas, USA.
A special circular issued by the SFU stated:
“The above-named person is hereby declared wanted by the Nigeria Police Force. A warrant of arrest was issued against him by the Federal High Court, Lagos. He is wanted for conspiracy, obtaining money under false pretence, and stealing for the purpose of purchasing a Mercedes Benz GLE 63S 2024 model valued at ₦232,000,000. He also collected ₦525,000,000 for a first house and ₦450,000,000 for a second house, amounting to ₦1,207,000,000. The offences were committed in the United States of America on the 1st of November 2023.”
The Police have urged members of the public with useful information about Roland’s whereabouts to report to the nearest police station or contact the Special Fraud Unit directly.