Nepalese victim says uniformed officers and meetings at Force HQ convinced him to proceed; activist VeryDarkMan amplifies claims in viral interview

A Nepalese national has alleged that he was defrauded of ₦1.6 billion in a business deal he believed to be legitimate after meetings were held within the premises of the Nigerian Police Force Headquarters.

The claim, which has sparked widespread concern online, was brought to public attention by social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, who shared details of the incident following an interview with the foreigner.

According to the victim, the scale of the financial loss was devastating, but even more alarming was the environment in which the transactions were initiated and conducted. He stated that several meetings related to the deal took place inside a conference room at the Force Headquarters, a setting that gave him a strong sense of credibility and security.

The Nepalese businessman further alleged that during one of the meetings, a senior police officer identified as a Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) assured him that the individual he was transacting with was a legitimate businessman. The officer reportedly encouraged him to proceed with the deal, reinforcing his confidence.

“Seeing police officers in uniform within the Force Headquarters, I had no reason to doubt the authenticity of the business,” the victim reportedly said during the interview.

Relying on what he described as official assurances and the perceived authority of the location, the foreigner said he went ahead with the transaction, only to later discover that he had been defrauded.

The allegations have raised serious questions about possible complicity, impersonation, or lapses in security protocols within one of Nigeria’s most sensitive law enforcement facilities. As of the time of filing this report, the Nigerian Police Force has not issued an official statement addressing the claims.

The incident has also reignited public debate over fraud, institutional trust, and the protection of foreign investors doing business in Nigeria. Analysts warn that such allegations, if proven, could further damage the country’s investment climate and international reputation.

Calls are now mounting for a thorough and transparent investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the alleged fraud and to establish whether any serving officers were involved or if the suspects exploited the prestige of the police headquarters to perpetrate the crime.